Nasreddin Hodja, a semi-historical
character, to whom are attributed so
many witticisms and stories, is the
symbol of the collective with and
humour of the Turkish people.
Nobody can really hope to understand
the mentality of this nation, without
being acquainted with a collection of
Hodja stories. There is no instance in
daily life, but a Hodja story exists to fit
the occasion.
Nasreddin Hodja, a semi-historical character, to whom are attributed so many witticisms and stories, is the symbol of the collective with and humour of the Turkish people.
Nobody can really hope to understand the mentality of this nation, without being acquainted with a collection of Hodja stories. There is no instance in daily life, but a Hodja story exists to fit the occasion.