Sphinx in America
As an author of myth-inspired fiction, I love Greek mythology, but there’s a special place in my heart for Egyptian lore too. The two cultures influenced one another a great deal, and one creature they had in common was the sphinx. Oh, the Greeks and the Egyptians each had their own idea of what a sphinx was all about, but there were a lot of common traits, and what we’re left with is an enigmatic creature. (One which will be starring in my next novel.)
Apparently sphinxes aren’t just in Egypt or Greece though. We can find one over a Civil War Cemetary in America. See if you can guess which city.
Tags: Egyptian Mythology, Greek Mythology, historical, sphinx
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October 6th, 2009 at 11:35 pm
I have a preference for Egyptian mythology and ancient Egypt myself. Although I never intended, I’ve collected a few books on the subject. I’d like to work with the Horus-Set mythology for my next NaNo.
It is interesting to see how similar mythologies are interpreted in other countries and cultures.
October 7th, 2009 at 10:02 am
I think I’d be really hard pressed to choose whether or not I love Greek/Roman or Egyptian mythology more, but I’m fascinated by the interplay between the three, given how different the cultures were!
October 8th, 2009 at 11:40 pm
Great post! And you’re right about the interplay. It’s amazing how many similar myths appear in different cultures. Of course, the Egyptians influenced the Romans, but even without that influence, you would probably find many similar stories.