Amazigh Enigmas and Creative Thinking Development

Abstract

This study explores the role of Amazigh enigmas in developing creative thinking through an analysis of Amazigh traditional enigmas. Enigmas in this research are defined as obscure meanings concealed within carefully constructed verbal frameworks and they serve as interactive riddles that challenge cognitive abilities while preserving cultural knowledge. Through examination of specific Amazigh enigmas related to traditional objects like the couscousier and Ishdif, this research demonstrates how these cultural practices play the role of educational tools that transmit practical knowledge, social values, and complex thinking skills at once. The findings reveal that Amazigh enigmas operate on multiple cognitive levels. They require solvers to engage in metaphorical thinking, pattern recognition, and cultural interpretation. Thus, they foster creative problem-solving abilities within the context of traditional and cultural Amazigh practices.