The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Mahomet
Also known as Prophet Muhammad, the Arabian prophet, the Prophet
- Major
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 5
There is something magnetic about this figure who wields both sword and sacred text. His piercing gaze and gracious smile suggest a man who commands both spiritual devotion and temporal power.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult during preaching at Mecca
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 5
- Books
- 1
Mahomet, the Arabian prophet, began as a merchant who at age forty received divine revelation and founded a new religion. He preached at Mecca and propagated his faith through both spiritual teaching and military conquest. His health declined over four years, culminating in a fourteen-day fever that ultimately claimed his life, though he maintained his dignity until the end.
Description
A man of striking physical beauty and commanding presence, with a majestic aspect and piercing eyes. His flowing beard frames a countenance that reflects every emotion of his soul, while his graceful gestures emphasize each word he speaks. He carries both a sword and the Koran, symbols of his role as both warrior and prophet.
Story so far
BOOK 1The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire / Table of Contents with links in the HTML file to the two Project Gutenberg editions (12 volumes)
Appearances
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