A father challenges his lackadaisical son to solve a perhaps impossible riddle.
Riddles
Ali and the Merchant of Baghdad
How was a treasure stolen that was covered in a barrel of olives? From the Arabian Nights.
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.
The Jade Treasure
A small Chinese state faces a demand from a much larger, stronger state.
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.
King Arthur, Sir Gawain, and the Lady Ragnell
To save his life, King Arthur must correctly answer a perplexing riddle.
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.
The Three Riddles
Defeated in battle and exiled from home, a young prince must solve three riddles.