How was a treasure stolen that was covered in a barrel of olives? From the Arabian Nights.
Riddles
The Buried Treasure
A fortune that was buried under a tree disappears without a trace.
The Blacksmith’s Dilemma
If a blacksmith can’t turn iron into an iron man, he will die.
Pumpkin in the Jar
A maiden must figure out how to fit a full pumpkin into a tiny-necked jar.
The Merchant, the Tiger and the Six Judges
A merchant frees a caged tiger, but quickly regrets it.
The Girl on the Water Buffalo
To be allowed to visit their home villages again, three brides must solve riddles that seem impossible to answer.
A Turkish Judge
A King disguises himself to secretly observe how his people truly live.
The Three Riddles
Defeated in battle and exiled from home, a young prince must solve three riddles.
The Painting and The Cat
A story on how to best perceive art.