Nasreddin Hodja was born in 1208 in Horto near Sivrihisar. He died in Aksehir in 1284 or 1285. As many as 350 anecdotes have been attributed to him. His stories spread worldwide, reaching China, India, and Europe
Sivrihisar is a municipality and district of Eskişehir Province, Turkey. Located 13 km north of Pessinus, at 1,070 m elevation. Situated at intersection of E-90 and E-96 routes. Area covers 2,748 km2 with 20,087 inhabitants (2022)
Hodja and his son faced criticism for riding donkey while father walked. Hodja blew off candle when wife gave birth to twins. Hodja mourned wife's death quickly, donkey's death more deeply
Hodja and his son faced criticism for riding donkey while father walked. Hodja blew off candle when wife gave birth to twins. Hodja mourned wife's death quickly, donkey's death more deeply