Exempla of the Rabbis, Tale 136

Midrash Aggadah Exempla of the Rabbis, No. 136

Curated by The Jewish Mythology Team · Published January 16, 2025

Matia b. Haresh was tempted by Satan in the form of a beautiful woman. He blinded himself rather than see her and fall a victim to temptation. The angel Raphael cured him afterwards.

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