The constellation
J152 Wisdom (knowledge) from sage (teacher)
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- Cynical philosopher lives in tub · J152.1 entry
- Advice from dervish · J152.2 entry
- Philosopher instructs youth regarding conduct · J152.3 entry
- Philosopher consoles woman for loss of son · J152.4 entry
- Wisdom from philosopher: give separate greetings to infants, youths, and old people · J152.5 entry
- Wisdom from philosopher: worldly honor like shadow. If one goes toward it, it flees; if one turns his back on it, it follows and at times catches up with one · J152.6 entry
carried in tale type
- Philosopher Spits in the King's Beard · ATU 921F