Row of Ram Headed Sphinxes by Winston D. Munnings
Winston D. Munnings

Row of Ram Headed Sphinxes by

Photo No. T-1288

The Ram-Headed Sphinx is the symbol of the god Amun which is related to the Goose or the Ram. The sphinx is a mythological figure that is seen in Egypt as the great sphinx of Giza. The sphinx is lion body with a human head usually. The Ram-Headed Sphinx is human body with the head of a Ram. It is occasionally seen with a Hawk Head or Falcon Head. The Sphinx was considered in ancient Egypt to be the guardians of the temples.

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About Winston D. Munnings

Originally from the The Islands I was born in Nassau, historic Capital of the 700 Islands Of The Bahamas Archipelago. I am a former Print Media Journalist & Broadcast Journalist (News Anchor & Editor) for radio and television. I am also retired as Consul General after two decades in the Diplomatic Service of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. I studied Photography at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale (A College of Professional Studies) and at the New York Institute of Photography.

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