Lorick: Riddles and Lore

Wherein we unveil Lorick #28: I'm the third in a line of the wiser Tutored greatest of all hellenizers I'm a peripatetic Taught all science and ethics A precursor to empiricizers! What secret does this Lorick hide?

Yorick's weekend thoughts and the solution to Lorick #27: To the sky I ascended in pride an edifice none could deride now I'm known for confusion and divine retribution I was ruined: my hubris denied

Does Lorick #27 still bedevil you? Here it is again: To the sky I ascended in pride an edifice none could deride now I'm known for confusion and divine retribution I was ruined: my hubris denied Hint: I'm an etiological tower! Can you solve this lorick in time?

Wherein we solve the mystery of Lorick #26: In a time ere the pyramids' rise, I strode south, to its gold, and glib lies Though by movie portrayed chasing Doom with a blade By my sword, I took kingdoms as prize! And unveil Lorick #27 To the sky I ascended in pride an edifice none could deride now I'm known for confusion and divine retribution I was ruined: my hubris denied

Does Lorick #26 still bedevil you? Here it is again: In a time ere the pyramids' rise, I strode south, to its gold, and glib lies Though by movie portrayed chasing Doom with a blade By my sword, I took kingdoms as prize! Hint: He was a thief, a reaver, a slayer, with gigantic melancholies and gigantic mirth. Can you solve this lorick in time?

Wherein we solve the mystery of Lorick #25: Took no stock in dead people did I, And I warn’t much for schoolin’ - no lie. My pap's mean as a cuss so i set out to bust... Faked my death, took to raft, no goodbye! And unveil Lorick #26 In a time ere the pyramids' rise, I strode south, to its gold, and glib lies Though by movie portrayed chasing Doom with a blade By my sword, I took kingdoms...

Does Lorick #25 still bedevil you? Here it is again: Took no stock in dead people did I, And I warn’t much for schoolin’ - no lie. My pap's mean as a cuss so i set out to bust... Faked my death, took to raft, no goodbye! Hint: I set out lookin' for freedom without Tom. Tom didn't need it, but Jum sure 'nuff' did! Can you solve this lorick in time?

Wherein we unveil Lorick #25: Took no stock in dead people did I, And I warn’t much for schoolin’ - no lie. My pap's mean as a cuss so i set out to bust... Faked my death, took to raft, no goodbye! What secret does this Lorick hide?

Yorick's weekend thoughts and the solution to Lorick #24: In the air o'er the seas is my place A good omen 'till slain in disgrace. But my murderer met With eternal regret I was hung round his neck - cursed embrace!

Does Lorick #24 still bedevil you? Here it is again: In the air o'er the seas is my place A good omen 'till slain in disgrace. But my murderer met With eternal regret I was hung round his neck - cursed embrace! Hint: I stand for a burden that's hard to escape from! Can you solve this lorick in time?

Wherein we solve the mystery of Lorick #23: See my greatness! It's chiselled in stone Hear my chariots fight for my throne! but since poets and bibles have demeaned me with libels It's for pride, not for glory, I'm known. And unveil Lorick #24 In the air o'er the seas is my place A good omen 'till slain in disgrace. But my murderer met With eternal regret I was hung round his n...

Does Lorick #23 still bedevil you? Here it is again: See my greatness! It's chiselled in stone Hear my chariots fight for my throne! but since poets and bibles have demeaned me with libels It's for pride, not for glory, I'm known. Hint: I'm the greatest of kings from the oldest of kingdoms. Can you solve this lorick in time?

Wherein we solve the mystery of Lorick #22: past a glass where realitys schism i am burbling in antagonism presumed anthropophage, in a right manxome rage, lost my head to a neologism And unveil Lorick #23 See my greatness! It's chiselled in stone Hear my chariots fight for my throne! but since poets and bibles have demeaned me with libels It's for pride, not for glory, I'm known.

Does Lorick #22 still bedevil you? Here it is again: past a glass where realitys schism i am burbling in antagonism presumed anthropophage, in a right manxome rage, lost my head to a neologism Hint: I get whacked by a cruel snicker-snack Can you solve this lorick in time?

Wherein we unveil Lorick #22: past a glass where realitys schism i am burbling in antagonism presumed anthropophage, in a right manxome rage, lost my head to a neologism What secret does this Lorick hide?

Yorick's weekend thoughts and the solution to Lorick #21: My five siblings and I were transformed with six lizards, a rat, and a gourd a grand escort created for a dance celebrated but when time runs its course we're restored

Does Lorick #21 still bedevil you? Here it is again: My five siblings and I were transformed with six lizards, a rat, and a gourd a grand escort created for a dance celebrated but when time runs its course we're restored Hint: the greatest of gourds is the punpkin Can you solve this lorick in time?

Wherein we solve the mystery of Lorick #20: With great care I set out at a pace that is stoic, restrained for a race though the other is quick their advantage won't stick in the end it is they who gives chase And unveil Lorick #21 My five siblings and I were transformed with six lizards, a rat, and a gourd a grand escort created for a dance celebrated but when time runs its course we're re...

Does Lorick #20 still bedevil you? Here it is again: With great care I set out at a pace that is stoic, restrained for a race though the other is quick their advantage won't stick in the end it is they who gives chase Hint: I'm a non-human sort of an animal. Can you solve this lorick in time?

Wherein we solve the mystery of Lorick #19: I was hid in a mystical hoard both a boy and a mage were my lords I'm a dangerous tool in the hands of a fool through misuse i have sown much discord And unveil Lorick #20 With great care I set out at a pace that is stoic, restrained for a race though the other is quick their advantage won't stick in the end it is they who gives chase

Does Lorick #19 still bedevil you? Here it is again: I was hid in a mystical hoard both a boy and a mage were my lords I'm a dangerous tool in the hands of a fool through misuse i have sown much discord Hint: What's the rub? Power and envy that's what. Can you solve this lorick in time?

Wherein we unveil Lorick #19: I was hid in a mystical hoard both a boy and a mage were my lords I'm a dangerous tool in the hands of a fool through misuse i have sown much discord What secret does this Lorick hide?

Yorick's weekend thoughts and the solution to Lorick #18: Of a mordant misdeed I'm accused, In a tale of my girl and her shoes, in a city of green i pull back a screen so my mistress may see through a ruse.

Does Lorick #18 still bedevil you? Here it is again: Of a mordant misdeed I'm accused, In a tale of my girl and her shoes, in a city of green i pull back a screen so my mistress may see through a ruse. Hint: Did I mention I'm a dog? Can you solve this lorick in time?

Wherein we solve the mystery of Lorick #17: I'm a satire once biting and wise now by yahoos reduced, bowdlerized to a tale of a giant, and wee folk defiant, my allegorical eggs- pasteurized And unveil Lorick #18 Of a mordant misdeed I'm accused, In a tale of my girl and her shoes, in a city of green i pull back a screen so my mistress may see through a ruse.