Philosophy

Riddle #1

 
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A serpent swam in a silver urn.
A golden bird did in its mouth abide
The serpent drank the water, this in turn
Killed the serpent. Then the gold bird died. 
 
 
 
 
 
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-- A silver dish of some kind floating in an oil lamp with the flame above it.