Ancient Wisdom Atlas

Motif

calf idol fashioned and worshipped in leader's absence

calf_idol_fashioned_and_worshipped_in_leader_s_absence

A motif of the Divine Judgment and Moral Reckoning family, within the sub-family Idolatry and False Gods. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.

1 occurrences

1 traditions


islamic

  • The Koran (Al-Qur'an) CHAPTER XIX. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER XX. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 24638-24735 confidence: high

    Moses returns in wrath and distress, asks whether the Lord had not promised a most excellent promise, and asks whether the people failed to keep their promise to him.

    During Moses' absence, ornaments are cast into fire, al Smeri produces a lowing calf, and the people become devoted to its worship.

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