# Soliman Ben Daoud — Vathek character guide

> Soliman Ben Daoud in Vathek by William Beckford.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Soliman, Solomon

**First appearance:** 0001-vathek

## Who they are

The ancient king who imprisoned the genii and is referenced in the tale.

## Relationships

### [Vathek](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/vathek_se/characters/vathek)

_psychological_

Soliman Ben Daoud is a legendary king whose cursed fate serves as a warning to Vathek about the dangers of pride and forbidden knowledge.

### [Carathis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/vathek_se/characters/carathis)

_psychological_

Carathis invokes the spirit of Soliman Ben Daoud in her magical rituals, seeking his cursed knowledge.

### [Carathis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/vathek_se/characters/carathis)

_psychological_

Carathis invokes the spirit of Soliman Ben Daoud in her magical rituals, seeking his cursed knowledge.

## In the story

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/vathek_se/chapters/endnotes)

Referenced in the note about the Queen of Sheba (Balkis) and his throne.

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