Vathek


Vathek

journeys to Istakhar where world’s secrets are revealed. [Br. Lit.: Vathek]See: Curiosity

Vathek

devotes his life to sexual and other sensuous indulgences. [Br. Lit.: Beckford Vathek]See: Lust

Vathek

condemned to eternal flames for seeking forbidden knowledge. [Br. Lit.: Beckford Vathek]See: Punishment

Vathek

sacrifices children, seduces a betrothed girl, and commits many other crimes to satisfy his desires. [Br. Lit.: Vathek in Magill II, 1095]See: Ruthlessness