Motif
substitute sleeper deceives assassins
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A motif of the Trickster and Boundary Crosser family, within the sub-family Hidden Entry, Concealed Warriors, and Substitution. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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islamic
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The Koran (Al-Qur'an) THE KORAN. / PRELIMINARY DISCOURSE / SECTION I. / SECTION II.; lines 2914-2964 confidence: high
Mohammed said Gabriel had revealed the conspiracy and ordered him to retire to Medina; Ali lay in Mohammed's place wrapped in his green cloak; the conspirators watched the door and discovered the deception in the morning.
Ali lies in Mohammed's place under the green cloak, causing the conspirators to think Mohammed remains inside until morning.
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