Riddle: what is swifter than a bird, the wind or lightning? The eye. (Cf. H632.2.) — Mythoi

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Riddle: what is swifter than a bird, the wind or lightning? The eye. (Cf. H632.2.)

Tests. · Tests of cleverness. · Riddles. · Riddles of comparison. · view the constellation · filed as H661

Filed across the traditions

Gascon Bladé I 9 No. 1.

Within the index

Filed under Riddles of comparison.

Filed beside it

Riddle: what is dearer than gold? Mother love. (Cf. H651.2.) Riddle: what is whiter than a swan? An angel Riddle: what is sweeter than honey? (Cf. H633.) Riddle: what is softer than swan down? (Cf. H652.1.) Riddle: what is harder than stone? (Cf. H637.) Who is greater than God? Man's purpose

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What is swiftest? The eye

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