Sphinx

A sphinx is a magical creature native to Egypt. They have the head of a human and the body of a lion. Sphinxes are capable of human speech and are known for their love of puzzles, riddles, and enigmas, as well as for their violent tendencies.

Description
Sphinxes are renowned for being extremely intelligent; they are capable of human speech and are known for their love of riddles. Their riddles are usually extremely long and complicated with profusely subtle references to the answer that most people would certainly miss. They also possess great strength, especially in their brutally powerful paws, making them very dangerous to human beings.