Seven Pillars of Wisdom · Character
Tafas el Raashid
An old and respected sheikh of the Beni Sakhr.
minor
Also known as Tafas, old Tafas
First appearance: lxxxii
Tafas el Raashid shows up with force in Departure from Rabegh. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Hawazim Harb guide chosen to escort Lawrence to Feisal's camp.
Tafas el Raashid first appears in 0092 lxxxii.
In Departure from Rabegh: Hawazim Harb guide chosen to escort Lawrence to Feisal's camp.
Later, in XI: Companion and guide; helps Lawrence and deflects Khallaf's probing questions.
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- Arab Revolt Leadership
- Protagonist
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See Tafas el Raashid in lxxxii