The wisdom and humor of Hodja Nasreddin in the context of various versions of the parable of kazan
Мудрость и юмор Ходжи Насреддина в контексте различных версий притчи о казане
Kenzhekozhayeva A. Mambetov Z.O. Auyesbaeva P.T.
2025Ch. K. Lamazhaa
New Research of Tuva
2025Issue 2300 - 311 pp.
The article examines three national versions (Kazakh, Uighur, and Uzbek) of the parable about the cauldron, in which the qualities of Hodja Nasreddin are reflected, and the process of adaptation and transformation of the text is shown depending on the cultural and literary contexts of Turkic peoples. The source base includes the following texts: the Kazakh parable “The Deceased Cauldron”, the Uighur version “The Cauldron Was Pregnant”, and the Uzbek version “Can a Cauldron Die?”. The study identifies and describes similarities among the versions, as well as differences in plotlines, character descriptions, and actions. It is noted that Hodja Nasreddin does not engage in open confrontation, but rather takes advantage of the situation, employing humor; his actions are grounded in folk wisdom. The article discusses various interpretations of his image and its manifestations within national traditions. Special attention is given to the adaptability of Hodja Nasreddin’s character to changing conditions.
Hodja Nasreddin , image of the neighbor , parable , Turkic folklore , Turkic literature
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Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Kazakhstan
M. O. Auezov Institute of Literature and Art, Kazakhstan
Department of Kazakh Literature and Theory of Literature, Faculty of Philology, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, 71, Al-Farabi Ave., Almaty, 050040, Kazakhstan
Department of Kazakh Literature and Literary Theory, Faculty of Philology, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, 71, Al-Farabi Ave., Almaty, 050040, Kazakhstan
M. O. Auezov Institute of Literature and Art. Postal address, 29 Kurmangazy St., Almaty, 050000, Kazakhstan
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
M. O. Auezov Institute of Literature and Art
Department of Kazakh Literature and Theory of Literature
Department of Kazakh Literature and Literary Theory
M. O. Auezov Institute of Literature and Art. Postal address
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