Why do Gollum and Biblo ask each other riddles?

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Asked by yourhelper on 17 Sep 01:02

Last updated by Jill W on 09 Jul 13:31

Answered by Jill W on 09 Jul 13:31

The riddles are a part of a wager. If Gollum wins, he gets to eat Bilbo. If Bilbo wins, Golum must show him the way out.

The Hobbit