re: #287 Ding-an-sich Wannabe

CL, you mentioned Mulla Nusreddin a coupla threads back, in ex-USSR he is mostly known as Hodja Nasreddin, this variant of the name popularized by Leonid Soloviev’s books about him, as well as by the subsequent half a dozen or so films (this one being the most popular, unfortunately without any subtitled versions available). Interesting how folkloric elements travel around the world.

It is indeed interesting. I have a book called World Tales that delves into many familiar tales, each one preceded by an introduction tracing its history around the world. It’s a fun, fascinating read. We’re not as different as we think. ;)