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Sanai's Zoomorphic Allegory of Moral Vices
In Section 50 of the Hadiqat al-Haqiqah, Sanai employs zoomorphic and demonic allegories to illustrate and condemn moral vices, framing them as bestial traits (khuy-ha-ye bahimi). He maps specific vices to animal forms—depicting greed (az) as a snake satisfied only by dust, lust (tama') as a hybrid beast, and anger (khashm) and oppression (zulm) as rabid dogs or demons. This representation serves to warn readers of the spiritual degradation caused by these vices.
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