The Sphinx League was a humorous, apocryphal organization purportedly established in 1919 in New York City. Alleged to focus on the protection of the city's mysterious and mythical statues, such as the Sphinx, this league was widely covered by media with an amused tone. The League's supposed existence provided comic relief during a time of social and economic upheaval, as the whimsical notion of a secret society guarding statues charmed the public and provided an entertaining escape from daily concerns.