The Sphinx of the Secret Garden

The entrance to the secret garden is hidden behind a giant curtain of swaying ivy. The sphinx has the head of a cat, the sprawling wings of a falcon and the body and tail of a lion. Its sharp teeth and claws are meant to ward off trespassers, but this sphinx wouldn't hurt a fly. While guarding the gate, the sphinx lies down in its favorite position, flat on its belly, with its front legs stretched forward and its hind legs bent at its sides. When it's feeling bored, which happens a lot, the Sphinx licks its paws, stretches or sleeps until its used by one of the garden gnomes.

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