*GREECE~Naxian Sphinx (2.3m / 7.5ft tall)c. 570-560BCE, archaic period, Delphi Museum, Originally perched atop a 10m (33ft) tall Ionic column next to the Temple of Apollo’s retaining wall,this giant sphinx towered above pilgrims climbing the Sacred Way towards the temple +its oracle.Dedicated by the people of the island of Naxos, an inscription on the base reminded viewers that they had promanteia,the right to cut in line when seeking the advice of the Pythia,the priestess who spoke Apollo’....
