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In Sir Richard Burton's translation of "The Arabian Nights", there are multiple references to Muslims drinking wine. Was this entirely his addition, or could the original stories have referenced alcohol?

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In Sir Richard Burton's translation of "The Arabian Nights", there are multiple references to Muslims drinking wine. Was this entirely his addition, or could the original stories have referenced alcohol?	30
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