The Travels of Marco Polo · Character
Abu Abdallah Dásitáni
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 57
Abu Abdallah Dásitáni appears as a name touched by spiritual authority, though the account offers no portrait to fix him in the imagination. The brevity of the mention gives him the hush of someone encountered only at the margins of a larger journey.
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 57
- Books
- 1
Abu Abdallah Dásitáni is identified as a holy man, but the account provides no further information about his deeds, relationships, or life. He remains a passing presence whose spiritual standing is the only defining detail supplied.
Description
The text identifies Abu Abdallah Dásitáni as a holy man but gives no description of his appearance. His build, complexion, hair, eyes, face, clothing, and distinguishing features are unspecified.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
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Mahomedstaff's former owner
A Persian legend cited in the commentary claims the sacred tree at Bostam grew from Mahomed’s staff, later deposited at Abu Abdallah Dásitáni’s grave.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1
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