How do I get through the gate to the Lord of the Dead?

Hint 1 of 9:

Don't get too close or else you'll be killed.

Hint 2 of 9:

In other words, never walk to it -- just use the hand to get close.

Hint 3 of 9:

You need to talk to the gate once it comes to life.

Hint 4 of 9:

If you want to do some thinking, you can get the answer from the riddle.
Read the next question to find out how to figure it out.

Hint 5 of 9:

Have you found anything that might give you the answer to a riddle?

Hint 6 of 9:

Do you remember anything special about the riddle book from Bookworm?