Riddle of the Sphinx

Lifrasthir · Mar 09 2007, 11:35 PM

I've got an interesting riddle for you all. Read it in a myths and legends book.

What creature has four legs in the morning, two legs in the afternoon, and three legs in the evening?

Hint: Think symbolism and literal terms.

Ringlets · Mar 10 2007, 02:35 PM

Is this riddle have the real answer or is it something that you've come up with that also corresponds to the riddle?

If its the first option, then its man

Lifrasthir · Mar 10 2007, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Ringlets

Is this riddle have the real answer or is it something that you've come up with that also corresponds to the riddle?

If its the first option, then its man

Wow, that was it. Have you heard this before or am I just stupider than I thought?

Ringlets · Mar 10 2007, 08:51 PM

I've heard it before. I've read alot of random mythology stuff.

Lifrasthir · Mar 10 2007, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Ringlets

I've heard it before. I've read alot of random mythology stuff.

So I'm not more stupid than I think I am. I thought it was interesting so I thought I'd post it up. (Note to self: Never ask mom for answer to any riddles again.)

Misschoco · Mar 10 2007, 10:13 PM

i think a lot of people know that riddle and its answer

Lifrasthir · Mar 10 2007, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by misschoco17

i think a lot of people know that riddle and its answer

Hm...I just read it yesterday.

Guess I need to start reading even more. *grabs nearest book*