Question

The head of the Sphinx once wore a headdress with a rearing cobra. What is the significance of the cobra?
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Responses

Answer 1

The cobra symbolizes protection and royalty in ancient Egyptian mythology. It was often associated with the goddess Wadjet, who was the protector of Lower Egypt and the pharaohs. The presence of a cobra on the Sphinx's headdress would likely symbolize the protection of the pharaoh and the kingdom of Egypt.