02297cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000330011324500380014626400510018430000470023533600260028233700260030833800360033450000310037050801400040152013250054153400450186665300240191185600430193599900170197814358UtSlPG20260610133334.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPN1 aStarr, Frederick,d1858-193312aA Little Book of Filipino Riddles 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-12-15  aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman and the PG Distributed Proofreaders
Team, from scans kindly made available by the University of Michigan.  a"A Little Book of Filipino Riddles" by Frederick Starr is a collection of traditional riddles from the Philippines, compiled and edited in the early 20th century. The book explores the variety and cultural significance of these riddles, which are presented in multiple languages and dialects, showcasing their roots in Filipino folklore. The riddles themselves often draw on local customs, nature, and everyday life, making them a reflection of the rich cultural tapestry of the Philippines.  The opening of the book serves as an introduction to the origins of Filipino riddles, describing how the author, Frederick Starr, began his collection through interactions with various individuals, including schoolboys and local residents. He notes the diversity of riddle forms and meanings across different Filipino languages, emphasizing the cultural importance of riddles as a form of entertainment and skillful wordplay. Additionally, he acknowledges the influence of Spanish riddles on Filipino traditions, providing insight into how colonization has shaped these oral traditions. There is an emphasis on the meticulous process Starr undertook to collect, translate, and categorize the riddles, thereby preserving a key aspect of Filipino folk culture for future generations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aRiddles, Philippine40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14358  c55746d55746