The Ballad of the Sphinx and the Gryphon - In the heart of the desert, where sands swirled and temperatures soared, stood two ancient creatures: the sphinx and the gryphon. They faced each other, their eyes locked in a timeless stare. The sphinx's gaze was as steady as the sands, while the gryphon's wings stretched wide, as if ready to take flight. For millennia, these two creatures had guarded the secrets of the desert, their wisdom etched in the riddles of the ages. They had observed the rise and fall of civilizations, the ebb and flow of time. But now, something was stirring in the depths of the desert, a power that threatened to upset the balance of the ages. As the stars began to appear in the night sky, the gryphon spoke in tones deep and strong, while the sphinx listened in silence. Their words were whispered in the wind, carried on the scent of sand and spice. The ancient song of their lineage, passed down through the ages, began to coil tight, as if preparing to roar. In the past, the gods had played their part in the desert's tapestry, their tales woven into the fabric of time. But now, the creatures of the desert had grown weary of their games. The gryphon's trust in the twilight was fading, while the sphinx's eyes, full of sight, began to break free from the bounds of the past. As the truth emerged from the shifting sands, the sphinx's silent eyes shattered the illusions of the gods. The gryphon's mighty wings lifted off the ground, and together, the two creatures rose against the celestial forces that had ruled them for so long. Defiant cries rose up to the sky, echoing through the desert, as the sphinx and the gryphon joined forces against their former masters. No longer pawns in a game of fate, they stood as one, their unity a force to be reckoned with. The desert was no longer a place of ancient secrets and forgotten wisdom. It was a battlefield, where the creatures of the past rose up against the powers that had once ruled them. And in the heart of it all, the sphinx and the gryphon, standing together, their song of defiance ringing out across the sands. -- Music created by udio.com Art and lyrics by venice.ai Produced and edited by Gryphonboy This song is my first attempt at using AI tools to create a fully fledged song release with video. It is inspired by my recent trip down the @thelandofchem rabbit hole. Find him on Instagram and YouTube if you're into ancient archaeology.