Parrot sells for 50 Akce, while chicken costs 5 Akce. Hodja defends parrot's value at 100 Akce, surprising the seller
Turkish folktales are rich in tradition and incorporated into everyday life. Folktales combine elements of poetry and prose, reaching their present form. They represent heroism and love stories with societal beliefs and experiences. Some folktales remain unwritten despite their existence
Born in 1206 in Hortu village of Sivrihisar, Eskişehir. Received primary education in Abdullah Hodja's medresah. Settled in Sivrihisar due to scarcity. Witnessed first minaret and Turkish Bath with friends