Ancient Wisdom Atlas

Motif

Magical mirror used for distant vision

magical_mirror_used_for_distant_vision

A motif of the Dream, Vision, and Altered Perception family, within the sub-family Hidden, Distant, and Unveiled Sight. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.

1 occurrences

1 traditions


sufi

  • The Persian Mystics: Jámí CONTENTS / INTRODUCTION / EDITORIAL NOTE / INTRODUCTION; lines 359-469 confidence: high

    The Shah sees the lovers in a mirror reflecting all the world, first pities them, then becomes angry, casts a spell to prevent their embraces, reveals his face to Salámán, and they return to the city.

    The Shah looks into a mirror reflecting all the world and sees the lovers on their island.

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