Riddles Of The Sphinx
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Riddles Of The Sphinx
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Author : Jordan Paul Staff
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998
Riddles Of The Sphinx written by Jordan Paul Staff and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Great Sphinx (Egypt) categories.
This work tells the story of the Great Sphinx of Giza as egyptology has uncovered it. The author details the Sphinx's impact on the ancient world, on Arab writers, on Renaissance travellers, on the pioneers of Egyptology and on modern scholarship. He tells the story of the Sphinx's many bouts of excavation and restoration and above all, puts the Sphinx in the context of all that is known about ancient Egyptian history and religion.
Riddles Of The Sphinx
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Author : Martin Gardner
language : en
Publisher: MAA Press
Release Date : 1987
Riddles Of The Sphinx written by Martin Gardner and has been published by MAA Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1987 with Games & Activities categories.
"Solving these riddles is not simply a matter of logic and calculation, though these play a role. Luck and inspiration are factors as well, so beginners and experts alike may profitably exercise their wits on Gardner's problems, whose subjects range from geometry to word play to questions relating to physics and geology. We guarantee that you will solve some of these riddles, be stumped by others, and be amused by almost all of the stories and settings that Gardner has devised to raise these questions." --Back cover.
The Riddle Of The Sphinx
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Author : Tim Dedopulos
language : en
Publisher: Carlton Books
Release Date : 2017-03-07
The Riddle Of The Sphinx written by Tim Dedopulos and has been published by Carlton Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-07 with Games & Activities categories.
60 riddles and conundrums inspired by the spirit of Ancient Egypt, illustrated beautifully with hieroglyphics and iconic images dating back to 3150 BC. Puzzles include 'The Labyrinth', 'The Temple of Anubis' and 'The Priest's Estate'. Each conundrum is full of secret treasures and traps for the unwary.
The Curious History Of The Riddle
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Author : Marcel Danesi Ph.D.
language : en
Publisher: Wellfleet Press
Release Date : 2020-05-05
The Curious History Of The Riddle written by Marcel Danesi Ph.D. and has been published by Wellfleet Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-05-05 with Games & Activities categories.
The Curious History of the Riddle investigates the fascinating origin and history of the riddle, from the very first riddle (the Riddle of the Sphinx) to the twenty-first century, with riddles found in pop culture, including movies (Us), television shows (Game of Thrones) video games, and escape rooms. Riddles are ageless, timeless, and so common that we hardly ever reflect upon what they are and how they originated. Most importantly, their invention helped in the development of lateral thinking, the form of thinking that is the foundation of all kinds of discoveries, from mathematics to science and beyond. In The Curious History of the Riddle, puzzle expert Marcel Danesi delves deep into the riddle's origin and history and covers these fascinating topics: 1. The Riddle of the Sphinx: Origins, Legends, Patterns What creature walks on all fours at dawn, two at midday, and three at twilight? (answer: man) 2. The Greek Anthology and the Exeter Book: Medieval Views and Uses of Riddles This chapter looks at the spread of the riddle in recreational and educational contexts. 3. The Merry Book of Riddles: Riddles in the Renaissance By the late Renaissance, riddles were being tailored more and more to produce humorous or whimsical effects. 4. Enigmas, Charades, and Conundrums: Riddles from the 1600s to the Twentieth Century After the Renaissance, riddles had become virtually every literate European person’s favorite form of recreation, and were included as regular features of many newspapers and periodicals 5. The Twentieth Century: Riddles as Children’s Literature In the twentieth century, riddles became specialized for children, spreading throughout children’s literature and educational manuals. 6. The Twentieth and Twenty-First Centuries: Riddles Go to the Movies and Online In this chapter, the focus is on riddles in various entertainment media, from best-selling novels such as Harry Potter, to movies, such as the Batman series. 7. Connections: Riddles and Rebuses This chapter explores the structure of rebuses as visual riddles, connecting them historically. Part history book, part puzzle book, The Curious History of the Riddle is fully illustrated with over 200 riddles interspersed throughout the text for solving.
Riddles Of The Sphinx A Study In The Philosophy Of Humanism
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Author : F C Schiller
language : en
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Release Date : 2022-10-27
Riddles Of The Sphinx A Study In The Philosophy Of Humanism written by F C Schiller and has been published by Legare Street Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-10-27 with categories.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Marcy And The Riddle Of The Sphinx
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Author : Joe Todd-Stanton
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-02
Marcy And The Riddle Of The Sphinx written by Joe Todd-Stanton and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-02 with Courage categories.
Buried amongst the treasures of Professor Brownstone's vault, lies a humble collection of books. Filled with legendary stories from his ancestors, they tell of fearless fighters and unlikely heroes. Adventurer Arthur, who is determined to bring our his daughter, Marcy's adventurous side, he sets off to Egypt to bring back the legendary Book of Thoth. When Arthur doesn't return, Marcy must follow in his footsteps. Can she overcome her fears and rescue her father from the clutches of the great Sphinx?
A Brief History Of Puzzles
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Author : William Hartston
language : en
Publisher: Atlantic Books
Release Date : 2019-11-07
A Brief History Of Puzzles written by William Hartston and has been published by Atlantic Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-07 with Games & Activities categories.
From ancient riddles to modern Sudoku, people have been fascinated by puzzles. Whether they are seen as a glorious waste of time, a harmless way to spend a train journey or a valuable way of exercising the mind, the lure of puzzles has been irresistible. By using over a hundred of examples of the most mindbending, the most challenging, the most satisfying, or simply the most humorous of puzzles throughout the ages, William Hartston traces the development of brainteasers of all varieties and the increasing ingenuity of puzzle setters from ancient civilisations to modern puzzle crazes.
Enigmas And Riddles In Literature
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Author : Eleanor Cook
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2006-02-16
Enigmas And Riddles In Literature written by Eleanor Cook and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-02-16 with Literary Criticism categories.
A wide-ranging and original study on how enigmas and riddles work in literature.
Riddles Ancient And Modern
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Author : Mark Bryant
language : en
Publisher: Peter Bedrick Books
Release Date : 1984
Riddles Ancient And Modern written by Mark Bryant and has been published by Peter Bedrick Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1984 with Literary Criticism categories.
"In this unique book Mark Bryant has collected hundreds of the best riddles of all time, drawn from sources throughout the world. They range from simple jokes about fleas and worms enjoyed by earthy peasants to highly sophisticated puzzles composed by some of the greatest names in the world of letters, from Schiller, Swift and Cervantes to Edgar All Poe, Lewis Carroll and J.R.R. Tolkien. To introduce this anthology, Mark Bryant traces the history of riddles from their origins in pre-classical antiquity to modern times."--Jacket.
Riddles Of The Sphinx
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Author : F. C. S. Schiller
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1912
Riddles Of The Sphinx written by F. C. S. Schiller and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1912 with categories.