Ahh, the gazelle-eyed maidens. That's right out of the Koran. I asked a
Muslim about that, pointing out that there do not seem to be any gazelle eyed
males for the virtuous mortal Muslims. He kind of shrugged his shoulders.

In a message dated 11/26/2000 4:18:05 PM Eastern Standard Time,
ericdbread@... writes:

<< As I understand it, the houri are simply the women that are in Paradise
just for Muslim men. Their purpose is to give them pleasure throughout
eternity. I do not think they are all that magical, but, if you are to also
read up on some of the alternative definitions of "Paradise/Afterlife" we
will all have the equivalent of magical powers due to the nature of out
existence there. Something to look forward to, eh? : )

kentauros >>