Ancient Wisdom Atlas

Motif

wonders and eloquence winning the multitude

wonders_and_eloquence_winning_the_multitude

A motif of the Divine Intervention and Guidance family, within the sub-family Saintly Miracle and Holy Power. 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) SECTION VI. / OF THE INSTITUTIONS OF THE KORAN IN CIVIL AFFAIRS. / SECTION VII. / SECTION VIII.; lines 8310-8360 confidence: medium

    Al Aswad is said to have skill in legerdemain and a smooth tongue, gaining the multitude through strange feats.

    Al Aswad is described as gaining influence through legerdemain, a smooth tongue, and strange feats.

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