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| Riddles and Anagrams Every week we have a new anagram or riddle based on the contents and topics of this site. Anagrams will have hints, and will only involve words and places talked about here at Pretanic World. Riddles involve topics on this site and beyond this site. The only rule here is that the topics will relate to Pretanic World's contents. Please submit your answer on the form below or e-mail us. The first correct answer for the week will have their name posted online on the following Thursday night, when we also give the answer and the next puzzle. Feel free to use the Google search box below to help you solve the riddles. We have created a Pretanic World group you can join, if people want to work collaboratively. Any member of the group will be e-mailed when a winner is announced and the next puzzle is posted. Here is the link to our group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pretanicworld/ |
Daughter of Don, Sister of Gwydion. A test did I fail to prove me a virgin. Of the silver wheel, I am named. Oft tricked by my brother, my anger inflamed. Who am I? |
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| Prior Riddles and Anagrams, to test your wits against: A Celtic God of love and youth. Whose only love was Caer, in truth. On the river Boyne, is his palace As Newgrange stands for love, not for mailce. Who am I? Answer: Aengus/Angus Og, son of Dagda Answered correctly first by: Olde Grog from Wondering & Myspace I had one eye with which to see, which struck dead he who look'd at me. Despite attempts to fight dest’ny, Lugh did end my great vill’ny. Who am I? Answer: Balor Answered correctly first by Laura from Brooklyn, NY http://www.myspace.com/cutymcpretty In the Boyne Valley lies a site to behold, a passage tomb 5000 years old. There are quite a few sites that fit these descriptions But which at Yule morn can you see its inscriptions? Answer: Newgrange, county Meath, Ireland Answered correctly first by Susan Dias of North Attleboro, MA I was made in the time Neolithic, A henge and stone circle am I At first 28 stones, tall and thick Near the St. Michael’s Ley Line What’s my name? Answer: The Striplle Stones in Cornwall Answered correctly first by Susan Dias of North Attleboro, MA From Scotland and Wales can you find this mum A goddess of moon and of grain she’d become For her ugly son she had made a brew but the wisdom it gave, to another it imbued. Who is she? Answer: Ceridwen Answered correctly by Queen Jax the Brilliant http://www.myspace.com/nowordstodescribeme wrong labors 2 words, these are things and places, english Answer: Long Barrows Answered correctly first by Queen Jax http://www.myspace.com/nowordstodescribeme Where the wild things are is where this god’s found, Fertility and produce are for what he’s renowned. Oft when portrayed he does sit cross legg’d A manly god, experts have him pegged. Who is he? Answer: Cernunnos (aka Herne the Hunter) Answered correctly first by Celia B from Cleveland, OH www.myspace.com/banshee59 ugh! Grandmother as legend 5 words, stone circle, english Answer: Long Meg and her Daughters Answered correctly first by Danu of Brooklyn NY I am one of the oldest stone circles in Britain, Now 38 stones, once more, it is written. On Samhain morn’, at this sacred site My tallest stone aligns with the sunrise so bright. What am I? Answer: Castlerigg Stone Circle, Cumbria, England Answered correctly first by Queen Jax, Brooklyn, NY To find his name without trepidation, There is no need for computation, King was this magician’s true vocation, On the back of a virgin were his feet’s location Who is he? Answer: Math ap Mathonwy Answered correctly first by the Wicked Witch of the West Village, NYC Seek this passage grave in a mound of a dark grove Behold this treasure of Wales if you find this trove. What and where am I? Answer: Bryn Celli Ddu, aka the mound/hill of the dark grove, Ynys Mons (Isle of Anglesey). Gwynedd, Wales Ha! Concern call 2 words, Irish hero, name Answer: Conall Cernach Answered correctly first by Phyllis Garrett of Milton, Florida Three stone circles, plus avenues, at this place are our only clues, to find this spot of ancient rite much overlooked, yet grand a sight. What is this place and where is it? Answer: Stanton Drew, England Answered correctly first by Susan Dias, North Attleboro *correct alternative answer of Stonehenge provided by Joanna of Poland. It's a matter of interpretation but the inner horseshoe shaped ring could be considered a circle to some September 7 Riddle - apologies but due to technical difficulties this visual riddle can no longer be posted. The Wicker Man based Anagram keen man follows god 3 words, mythological creature, in English Answer: The Salmon of Knowledge The winners for this week are in the following order: Merlin Rabin, NYC Yolanda Wertz, Pittsburgh, PA Danu, Brooklyn, NY I etch new mark 3 words, object, English Answer: The Wicker Man Answered correctly first by Margaret Cameron of Brooklyn, NY persisted gold 2 words, mythological theme, english Answer: triple goddess Answered correctly first by Pandora His grandfather was demon king, but songs of praise the bards do sing. He is long of arm, skilled with a spear ‘though this Lord of Light you should not fear. Who is he? Answer: Lugh Answered correctly first by Kali from NYC choking carbon person, 2 words Answer: King Conchobar Answered correctly first by Debbie Krause from Brooklyn, NY Riddle: Today for you I have a Game but to win then learn my name. A circle of stones, of brilliant pink 40 laid flat on the Lands instead of sink’d Answer: Gamelands Stone Circle Answered Correctly First by Sue Dias from North Attleboro, MA Anagram: grab ancient base site, 3 words (one in English) Answer: Cerne Abbas Giant I am a sacred spring, whose red waters heal. You can find me in England, ‘neath an iron seal. What am I? Answer: Chalice Well Answered correctly first by Alicia Cox from Brooklyn, NY Anagram as a barker site, 2 words, gaelic Answer: Skara Brae Answered correctly first by Debbie Krause from Brooklyn, NY Riddle I am an Inn inside a stone circle, Complete with my own public house. You can have both a bite and a rest here, Or one of my many fine stouts. What is my name and how many rooms do I have to “let”? Answer: The Red Lion Inn in Avebury Henge. After posting the riddle, I discovered that some sites indicate the Inn has 3 room and some say 4. As a result, the first person who guessed each of these numbers is the winner this week. Susan Dias from North Attleboro, MA and Stephanie from NYC Anagram a haunt and a dent it's a group, 3 words, gaelic Answer: Tuatha de Danann Riddle The Stone of Destiny once guarded its door Now the Samhain sunrise floods its chambers once more New visitors come quite voluntary Unlike its namesakes who were neither willing nor free. What is this place called and where is it? Answer: The Mound of Hostages at Tara (Ireland) answered correctly first by Susan Dias from North Attleboro MA healing sage character, 3 words to some/1 word to others Answer: Sheela-na-gig answered correctly by Cu Chulainn from NYC Riddle Do not confuse me with a young scout nor with a chocolate delight. For although I am small, please have no doubt When ignored I’ll bring trouble and blight. What am I? Answer: Brownie answered correctly first by Kperri from NYC tax while conquest concept, 3 words, english Answer: Lost Wax Technique answered correctly first by Pandora Riddle Hell hath no fury like a woman scorn’d, could easily be my tag line. Cu Chulainn brought on my wrath early on, by not seeing me as divine. Who am I? Answer: The Morrigan answered correctly first by Kali from Staten Island, NY Anagram on amused gasps these are things and places, 2 words, English Answer: passage mounds answered correctly first by Merlin of the Lake Riddle Whether over bog or over land, I lead you from the route you planned. As a light I cross your route, Ne’er to catch in your pursuit. What am I? (N.B. any one of my 4 possible names is acceptable) Answer: Puck/Will O'the Wisp/Water Sheerie/Jacky Lantern answered correctly first by Matron, Global Citizen Anagram I am each man this is a location, 2 words, gaelic Answer: Emain Macha answered correctly first by Debbie Krause, Brooklyn, NY Riddle Look for me in ancient Connacht, for many secrets have I. I hold the bones of a great queen of yore, this cairn which stretches quite high. What/where am I? Whose bones do I contain? Answer: Queen Maeve's bones, Misgaun Maeve Cairn (tomb) at Knocknarea in Ireland answered correctly first by Matron, Global Citizen Anagram electronics this is a thing, 2 words Answer: stone circle answered correctly first by Matron, Global Citizen Every Midsummer Day, just at sunrise, its ancient rites are renewed. A ghostly white figure, with his red-eared hound, at that time can be viewed. Of this Neolithic grave, you have been warned, of this you cannot deny. This barrow’s quite long and near the Silbury Hill. Have you figured out yet what am I? Answer: West Kennet Long Barrow answered correctly by Matron, Global Citizen Riddle: There once was a god from Great Britain With whom many a bard was smitten. Even after he was dead, You couldn’t quiet his head So the tales of this giant were written. Who is this God? Answer: Bran the Blessed or Bendigeid Fran answered correctly by Susan Dias, MA Anagram: urge by heaven This is a place name, 2 words Answer: Avebury Henge |
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