Why doesn't the sphinx of Egypt have wings?

The Great Sphinx of Giza does not have wings because it was designed to represent a specific symbolic meaning rather than to emulate mythical creatures like the Sphinx in Greek mythology, which often had wings. Egyptian art and architecture typically focused on depicting figures in a way that conveyed strength, power, and stability. The Sphinx in Egypt, with its lion's body and human head, symbolizes protection and serves as a guardian of the pharaohs' tombs. The absence of wings emphasizes its grounded nature and connection to the earth.