Ancient Wisdom Atlas

Motif

edible idol consumed under famine

edible_idol_consumed_under_famine

A motif of the Sacred Treasures and Power Objects family, within the sub-family Relics, Cult Images, and Sacred Stones. 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) A TABLE OF THE CHAPTERS / THE KORAN. / PRELIMINARY DISCOURSE / SECTION I.; lines 1726-1776 confidence: high

    A lump of dough worshipped by the tribe of Hanfa is described as respected and not eaten until famine compelled them.

    A dough idol worshipped by the tribe of Hanfa is eaten only when famine compels them.

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