In order to discourage the Mediterranean world from establishing direct commercial links with sources in the East, the Arabians spread fanciful tales about the dangers involved in obtaining spices.
Et takistada Vahemere maid rajamast otseseid kaubandussidemeid Idamaadega, levitasid araablased fantaasiaküllaseid lugusid sellest, kui ohtlik on nende lõhna - ja maitseainete hankimine.