Question

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

It was believed to give the wearer supernatural powers.
It was believed to give the wearer supernatural powers.

It was believed to protect the wearer from evil forces.
It was believed to protect the wearer from evil forces.

It was believed to make the wearer immortal.
It was believed to make the wearer immortal.

It represents the wearer’s ability to “smite his enemies.”

Answer 1

It was believed to protect the wearer from evil forces.

The rearing cobra (the uraeus, linked to the goddess Wadjet) was a royal protective emblem signifying divine protection and authority — often shown ready to strike at the king’s enemies.