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The James T. Callow Folklore Archive
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A riddle, a riddle as I suppose
A hundred eyes, and never a nose
--A potato--
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; Normandy
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- True Riddle |
As round as an apple
As deep as a cup
And all the king's horses
Cannot pull it up
--A well--
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; Normandy
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- True Riddle |
Riddle
I've seen you where you never were
And where you ne're will be
And yet you in that very same place
May still be seen by me
--Reflection in a mirror--
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector are the same person.
Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- True Riddle |
As I went over London Bridge
I met my sister Ann
I pulled off her head and licked her blood
And left her body stand.
(speaking of a bottle of wine)
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector share the same surname.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- C8 RIDDLE -- True Riddle |