# Sphinx — The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen character guide

> Sphinx in The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen by Rudolph Erich Raspe.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the Sphinx

**First appearance:** 0016-volume-i-xii-the-frolic

## Who they are

A mythical creature that the Baron meets and converses with.

## Relationships

### [Gog](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_surprising_adventures_of_baron_munchausen_se/characters/gog)

_rivalry_

Gog and the Sphinx have a competitive or antagonistic relationship, often engaging in contests of wits or strength.

## In the story

### [XXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_surprising_adventures_of_baron_munchausen_se/chapters/volume-ii-xxiv)

A magnificent animal from the Emperor of China, harnessed to tow the boat and balloons for the Baron's new voyage.

### [XXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_surprising_adventures_of_baron_munchausen_se/chapters/volume-ii-xxv)

The monstrous creature that throws Count Gosamer, is later steered by Gog and Magog, and leads the procession.

### [XXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_surprising_adventures_of_baron_munchausen_se/chapters/volume-ii-xxvi)

Part of the Baron's company, mentioned among the marvels that impressed the locals.

### [XXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_surprising_adventures_of_baron_munchausen_se/chapters/volume-ii-xxviii)

Part of the Baron's retinue traveling back to England.

### [XXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_surprising_adventures_of_baron_munchausen_se/chapters/volume-ii-xxix)

Stops short at Don Quixote's challenge and later starts back in fear during the battle.

### [A Litigated Contention and the Chase of the Wauwau](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_surprising_adventures_of_baron_munchausen_se/chapters/volume-ii-xxxi)

Takes part in the litigated contention, supported by Colossus.

### [The Baron makes a speech to the National Assembly, and drives out all the members—Routs the fishwomen and the National Guards—Pursues the whole rout into a Church, where he defeats the National Assembly, etc., with Rousseau, Voltaire, and Beelzebub at their head, and liberates Marie Antoinette and the Royal Family.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_surprising_adventures_of_baron_munchausen_se/chapters/volume-ii-xxxiv)

Not directly mentioned in this chapter; included as a placeholder for canonical completeness.

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