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Anglo-Saxon Riddles Mrs. Pieczynski

The Exeter Book c.975

Old English Alliteration Kennings Caesura No Rhyme Oral Tradition-Scops Runes

Riddle Example On earth this warrior is strangely born Of two dumb creatures, drawn gleaming Into the world, bright and useful to men. It is tended, kept, covered by women-- Strong and savage, it serves well, A gentle slave to firm masters Who mind its measure and feed it fairly With a careful hand. To these it brings Warm blessings; to those who let it run Wild it brings a grim reward.

Riddle Example On earth this warrior is strangely born Of two dumb creatures, drawn gleaming KENNING Into the world, bright and useful to men. It is tended, kept, covered by women-- Strong and savage, it serves well, ALLITERATION A gentle slave to firm masters Who mind its measure and feed it fairly With a careful hand. To these it brings CAESURA Warm blessings; to those who let it run Wild it brings a grim reward.

Riddle Answer: FIRE On earth this warrior is strangely born Of two dumb creatures, drawn gleaming KENNING Into the world, bright and useful to men. It is tended, kept, covered by women-- Strong and savage, it serves well, ALLITERATION A gentle slave to firm masters Who mind its measure and feed it fairly With a careful hand. To these it brings CAESURA Warm blessings; to those who let it run Wild it brings a grim reward.

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