Potiphar's wife
Figure from Jewish and Muslim tradition
Summary
Potiphar's wife, also known as Zuleikha, is a figure in the Hebrew Bible and the Quran. She was the wife of Potiphar, the captain of Pharaoh's guard in the time of Jacob and his twelve sons. According to the Book of Genesis, she falsely accused Joseph of attempted rape after he rejected her sexual advances, resulting in his imprisonment.
Originally created by Das Baz
11/2/2006, 5:05:46 PM
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