The answer to the riddle is the Sun.

Reason 1: "I rise without legs" refers to the sun's appearance over the horizon each morning. It ascends into the sky without physical legs.

Reason 2: "I blaze without flame" describes the sun's radiant light and heat, which are produced by nuclear fusion, not by traditional burning with flames.

Reason 3: "I chase away shadows yet never speak of my name" indicates the sun's ability to dispel darkness, and the fact that it doesn't verbally announce itself.

Reason 4: "I mark the start of everyday but you can never make me stay" signifies that the sun's rising signals the beginning of a new day, but it continues its journey across the sky and eventually sets.

The riddle uses metaphorical language to describe the sun's characteristics and daily behavior. The phrases about rising without legs, blazing without flame, chasing away shadows, and marking the start of the day all point to the sun as the solution.

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Answered Mar 6 at 20:10 (Basic Model)