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| − | {{Infobox character|title=The Beast|affiliations=He was revered by a branch of the [[Brotherhood of the Black Pharaoh]], the [[Brotherhood of the Beast]] and the [[Child of the Sphinx|Children of the Sphinx]].|alias=The Black Sphinx|origin=[[Egypt]]|powers=Claws and jaws|occupation=[[:Category:Avatars of Nyarlathotep|Avatar of Nyarlathotep]]|appearances=''[[Imprisoned with the Pharaohs]]''|created by=[[Howard Phillips Lovecraft]] and [[Harry Houdini]]}} |
+ | {{Infobox character|title=The Beast|affiliations=He was revered by a branch of the [[Brotherhood of the Black Pharaoh]], the [[Brotherhood of the Beast]] and the [[Child of the Sphinx|Children of the Sphinx]].|alias=The Black Sphinx|origin=[[Egypt]]|powers=Claws and jaws|occupation=[[:Category:Avatars of Nyarlathotep|Avatar of Nyarlathotep]]|appearances=''[[Imprisoned with the Pharaohs]]''|created by=[[Howard Phillips Lovecraft]] and [[Harry Houdini]]|image=BlackSphinx.jpg}} |
'''The Beast''', also known as the '''Black Sphinx''', is an avatar of [[Nyarlathotep]] worshiped in [[Egypt]]. It is, in fact, one of the avatars associated with the Sphinx of Giza, the others being the Black Lion, destroyer of Egypt and the [[Faceless God]]. |
'''The Beast''', also known as the '''Black Sphinx''', is an avatar of [[Nyarlathotep]] worshiped in [[Egypt]]. It is, in fact, one of the avatars associated with the Sphinx of Giza, the others being the Black Lion, destroyer of Egypt and the [[Faceless God]]. |
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Revision as of 19:28, 19 March 2021
The Beast, also known as the Black Sphinx, is an avatar of Nyarlathotep worshiped in Egypt. It is, in fact, one of the avatars associated with the Sphinx of Giza, the others being the Black Lion, destroyer of Egypt and the Faceless God.
Appearance
The Beast is a huge being similar to a sphinx, although with jaws distributed asymmetrically by the fingers of its hand and with an indescribable face. Originally, the Sphinx of Giza had the face of this creature, but it was re-sculpted by Khephren.
Cult
The Beast inhabits the underground of the Great Pyramid, where it is venerated by the sect of the Children of the Sphinx, led by Khephren and Nitocris.
Stories
Works by Howard Phillips Lovecraft and Harry Houdini
Imprisoned with the Pharaohs
In this story, Harry Houdini observes the immense paw of this creature, receiving offerings from the Children of the Sphinx.