Early this semester, Mr. Sanford’s British Literature class wrote their very own Anglo-Saxon riddles. Anglo-Saxon, Old English, riddles were made to kindle the imagination and create important meaning from seemingly meaningless puzzles. They often hold two meanings, were more often than not religious, and try to trick the reader by “hinging” their ultimate meaning on one or two words.
Yesterday’s answer: A book
Today’s Author:
Riddle me this…
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I am the life-taker,
I cannot be heard, seen, smelt, or tasted,
Yet I am experienced by everyone
What is my name?
The answer to this riddle will be revealed tomorrow.
