Sphinx (スフィンクス, Sufinkusu?), also known as Sphinxaur, is a recurring enemy in the Final Fantasy series.
Appearances[]
Final Fantasy[]
Sphinx is an enemy fought around the Cavern of Earth, Mount Gulg, and the Bahamut Islands. They often attack in groups and fight using strong physical attacks.
Final Fantasy VIII[]
Sphinxaur is a boss fought at Ultimecia Castle in the main hall. Once it has lost 10,000 HP, it will transform into Sphinxara. While as Sphinxaur, it will attack with Firaga, Blizzaga, and Thundaga while summoning minions.
Final Fantasy XIV[]
Sphinx is a regular enemy encountered in Azys Lla atop the Flagship area.
Final Fantasy Mystic Quest[]
Sphinx is an enemy fought at the Ice Pyramid, and fight using semi-powerful physical attacks as well as the Ice Breath skill.
The Final Fantasy Legend[]
The Sphinx is an enemy found on the first floor of the Tower, and a potential transformation for the party's monster units.
Final Fantasy Legend II[]
The Sphinx is an enemy found in the Central Shrine, and a potential transformation for the party's monster units.
Final Fantasy Legend III[]
The Sphinx is an enemy and also a possible monster that the party can transform into.
Pictlogica Final Fantasy[]
Final Fantasy Record Keeper[]
Mobius Final Fantasy[]
World of Final Fantasy[]
Etymology[]
sphinx is a mythical creature with the body of a lion and a human head. In Greek tradition it is a female with the haunches of a lion, sometimes with the wings of a great bird, and the face of a human, and is mythicised as treacherous and merciless; those who cannot answer her riddle are killed and eaten. Unlike the Greek sphinx, the Egyptian sphinx is typically shown as a man and viewed as benevolent. Both were thought of as a guardian often flanking entrances to temples.
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