# Muhammad — Hudibras character guide

> Muhammad in Hudibras by Samuel Butler.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mahomet

**First appearance:** 0003-part-i-canto-i

## Who they are

Prophet of Islam, mentioned in religious satire.

## In the story

### [Canto I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hudibras_se/chapters/part-i-canto-i)

Referenced in the line 'Like Mahomet's, were ass and widgeon' to mock the apostles of the fierce religion Hudibras follows.

### [Canto II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hudibras_se/chapters/part-iii-canto-ii)

Mentioned as 'Mahomet (your chief)' who mixed Christian doctrine into the Alcoran, used to satirize Puritan blending of religion and politics.

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