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In the Greek myth solved by Oedipus, the Sphinx's riddle described one creature that changed its number of what over the course of a single day?
Answer
Legs
The riddle asked what goes on four legs in the morning, two at noon, and three in the evening, describing a human crawling as an infant, walking upright as an adult, and using a cane in old age.
💡 Did you know?
The Sphinx asked Oedipus a riddle about four-legged, two-legged, and three-legged creatures—ancient Egyptians had sphinx statues centuries before Greeks added the deadly quiz twist.
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- Eyes
- Heads
- Wings
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