Originally distributed from Arabia to western Turkey and on numerous islands of the Aegean Sea, more recently the hardun has been inadvertently transported to northern Greece, Corfu, and the vicinity of Alexandria (Egypt).

A slithering back porch visitor and a kindly sign painter helped a young mother overcome snake fright.

an expresser of ideas

Then, when Moses had fulfilled the term, and was travelling with his housefolk, he saw in the distance a fire and said unto his housefolk: Bide ye (here). Lo! I see in the distance a fire; peradventure I shall bring you tidings thence, or a brand from the fire that ye may warm yourselves.