In mythology, riddles are used to test the intelligence and wisdom of mortals. They can contain elements of everyday life, but they can also contain elements from lore that would only be known by those deemed to be wise in the surrounding culture.
Kenneth Welsh, a prolific Canadian stage and screen actor best known for his portrayal of the murderous, unhinged villain Windom Earle on the hit early-1990s television series "Twin Peaks," died May 5 at his home in Sanford, Ontario. He was 80.