Why Do People Use ‘Riddles’ in Ancient Cultures?

Riddles were like brain games for ancient people. They used riddles to test smartness, find leaders, and even tell stories. For example, the Sphinx asked a riddle, and only someone clever could pass it. It was like playing a game that made you think!

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A boy answers a riddle about a lion to win a prize at a festival.
An old woman tells a riddle before giving her treasure to someone clever.
Children play a game where they guess each other’s riddles.

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