Enigmatography

/ˌɛnɪɡməˈtɒɡrəfi/ noun

Definition

The study, collection, or writing of riddles and enigmas; the literary or scholarly treatment of puzzles.

Etymology

From enigma + -graphy (writing, description). Greek roots combined to create a technical term for the field of riddle studies.

Kelly Says

Enigmatography is an actual scholarly field! Medieval monks spent hours collecting and copying riddles in manuscripts, making 'riddle studies' one of the oldest hobbies in Western civilization.

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