Before my birth I have a name, but soon as born I lose the same; and when I’m laid within the tomb, I do my father’s name assume; I change my name three days together, yet live but on in any weather. What am I?

Riddle: Before my birth I have a name, but soon as born I lose the same; and when I'm laid within the tomb, I do my father's name assume; I change my name three days together, yet live but on in any weather. What am I?

Riddle: Before my birth I have a name, but soon as born I lose the same; and when I’m laid within the tomb, I do my father’s name assume; I change my name three days together, yet live but on in any weather. What am I?

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