Beschrijving
Other Anecdotes about Diogenes. This miscellaneous type consists of various anecdotes about the philosopher Diogenes [J1442.1.1, J1442.2, J1442.3, J1442.4, J1442.4.1, J1442.5, J1442.6, J1442.8, J1442.10]. Examples:
(1) When Diogenes sees children drinking from their cupped hands, he gives up his own drinking cup.
(2) A servant of the king sees Diogenes eating cabbage (washing lettuce) and says, “If you worked for my master, you would have better things to eat.” Diogenes answers, “If you would eat cabbage, you would not have to flatter your master.” [J211.1]. Cf. Type 201.
(1) When Diogenes sees children drinking from their cupped hands, he gives up his own drinking cup.
(2) A servant of the king sees Diogenes eating cabbage (washing lettuce) and says, “If you worked for my master, you would have better things to eat.” Diogenes answers, “If you would eat cabbage, you would not have to flatter your master.” [J211.1]. Cf. Type 201.
Motief
J1442.1.1
J1442.2
J1442.3
J1442.4
J1442.4.1
J1442.5
J1442.6
J1442.8
J1442.10
J211.1
Oorspronkelijk Verhaaltype
1871Z
Subgenre
mop