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Molla Nesreddin

Molla Nǝsrǝddin

One of the earliest satirical periodicals published in a Turkic language.

Molla Nesreddin

What Religion Does

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Title

What Religion Does

Description

A molla holds leashes attached to both a monkey and a man. The man apes the monkey’s gestures. Molla Nasreddin watches and points from the right side.

Collection

1907

Publication Reference

No. 16 (April 21, 1907). Front cover.

Subjects

Customs and practicesHuman behaviorIslamNasreddin Hoca (Legendary character)Psychology, Religious

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