# Somadeva — Indian Fairy Tales character guide

> Somadeva in Indian Fairy Tales by Joseph Jacobs.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0032-notes-and-references

## Who they are

Author of the Kathasaritsagara, referenced in notes.

## In the story

### [Notes and References](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indian_fairy_tales_se/chapters/notes-and-references)

Author of the Katha Sarit Sagara (c. 1200 AD), a major compilation of Indian stories, noted for its florid style and influence.

### [The Ass in the Lion's Skin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indian_fairy_tales_se/chapters/xx-the-ass-in-the-lion-s-skin)

Author of the Katha Sarit Sagara, which contains a parallel version of the tale.

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