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The head of the Sphinx once wore a headdress with a rearing cobra. What is the significance of the cobra?
It was believed to give the wearer supernatural powers.
It was believed to protect the wearer from evil forces.
It was believed to make the wearer immortal.
It represents the wearer’s ability to “smite his enemies.”
The attached temple of the Sphinx has 24 pillars. What do they represent?
the number of stars in the constellation Orion
the number of Egyptian gods and goddesses
the number of Pharaohs in the 4th Dynasty
the number of hours in the day
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The significance of the cobra on the headdress worn by the head of the Sphinx is that it was believed to protect the wearer from evil forces. It did not grant supernatural powers or make the wearer immortal, but rather symbolized protection against malevolent influences. Additionally, the cobra represented the wearer's ability to "smite his enemies," signifying their power and authority.
Moving on to the attached temple of the Sphinx, it comprises 24 pillars. These pillars are believed to represent the number of hours in a day. In ancient Egyptian culture, there were twelve hours each for the day and the night. Thus, the temple's 24 pillars symbolize the division of time and the passing of each hour throughout the day.