In Exeter Book Riddle 26, the 'speaker' is a book. What animal is mentioned as providing the skin for its parchment?
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Correct answer: A sheep, for its soft hide
Riddle 26 (often identified as a Bible or a Gospel book) describes the process of book-making. It mentions how a 'life-thief' robbed the creature of its skin, which was then soaked, scraped, and prepared for writing.
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