Other beliefs involving riddling is that it should not be done at night, so as not to invite the participation of evil spirits. Another belief associated with riddling at night is the avoidance of the word nipai (snake). If the use of the word cannot be avoided, euphemisms are resorted to, e.g., “big worm” (Notre Dame Journal 1980:20-25).
Can’t think of samples yet. Will post soon.
MAGUINDANAO PRIDE 