Lohmo (Aritao and Dupax Del Sur) or Lakmo (in Bambang) is a term used to refer to riddles (Constantino, 1982). Isinary riddles describe different kinds of objects and things and are popular among children and adults.
Isinay Mu lavi table, mu chuwan candela (Avo) Immali beyoy yu uriyana inila; nanapatanga isi-, uriyana ginina (dahom) Osan besoyan amma-I, nayid pappar na (Dalim ahonar) |
English Translation At night it’s a floor, in the daytime, it’s a candle. (Mat) I went to your house, you did not see me; I stayed with you, you did not feel me. (wind) A big house; it has no window. (anthill) |