ABSTRACT
An ancient Indian folktale narrates the story of six blind men who hear about an elephant in the vicinity. Not having any idea about the creature, they decide to learn more about it. The first feels the broad, sturdy side of the elephant and pronounces that it is like a wall. His companion grasps its tail and declares the creature is like a rope, whereas the third gets hold of its swinging trunk and is convinced the elephant is like a snake. The fourth man feels the thick leg and proclaims it's like a tree. Another touches the huge ear and announces that the creature is really like a fan. The last, not to be outdone, runs his hand along the smooth and sharp tusk and concludes the elephant is like a spear.
