Poulsen, Frederik, 1876-, Richards, G. C. (George Chatterton), 1867-1951 · London : Gyldendal · leaf 114
times endued withprophetic qualities in Greekspeculative mythology, andbrought into connexion withthe Sibyls, there is pro-bably no deep meaning inthe erection of a Sphinx ona high column close to therock of the Sibyl. TheSphinx was so decorative acreature of legend that the Greeks could employ it… … Fig. 30.- -The Naxian Sphinx (Fouilles deDelphes, iv, plate v). 100 THE NAXIAN SPHINX as a mark^ a vigorous bit of decorative sculpture like thelion of St. Mark at Venice. We can only guess at its original effect. It is conceivedand executed not only in form^ but also in colour. Alternatecolours…
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