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What a Muslim folk trickster can teach us about the danger of holding a single worldview

What a Muslim folk trickster can teach us about the danger of holding a single worldview

The folk tales of Nasreddin Hoja, which likely originated in 13th-century Turkey, carry many lessons for us today.

22.04.2026 7

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Perin Gürel

What an old folktale can teach us about the ‘annoying persistence’ of political comedians

The folktale, ‘The Bird Indifferent to Pain,’ offers insight into why audiences are drawn to the relentless jester – a comedic trope that has...

19.08.2025 10

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Perin Gürel