Examples Of Riddle In Literature. Tolkien The Hobbit is a wonderful and very popular example of a work of literature that includes riddles. Sophocles alludes to a well-known riddle in the play Oedipus Rex.
Speaking of rivers a man calls his dog from the opposite side of the river. Oral Literature English Secondary School Notes. In this play he alludes to the riddle of the Sphinx.
Out of the eater came forth meat and out of the strong came forth sweetness.
Oral Literature - Read on Riddles as a form of Oral Literature. Three eyes have I all in a row. Riddles can be difficult or simple as shown in these examples. The Sumerians placed a significant emphasis on the value of education and knowledge and.
