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The Book of Mormon story begins long after Cain, and while Cain is referenced twice, he never appears as an actual character. Here is everything the Book of Mormon says about Cain:

"Yea, that same being (Satan) who did plot with Cain, that if he would murder his brother Abel it should not be known unto the world. And he did plot with Cain and his followers from that time forth." Helaman 6:27

"Akish did administer unto them the oaths which were given by them of old who also sought power, which had been handed down even from Cain, who was a murderer from the beginning." Ether 8:15

Since The Bible never mentions the death of Cain, many believe that part of God's curse upon him was that he would never die. The Bible also mentions that God set a visible mark upon Cain, so that he could be easily recognized. According to Mormon folklore (this is just rumor and tradition, not official doctrine, and many Mormons do not believe this), Cain was cursed to never die and to be recognized by his black hairy skin. According to the story, he wanders the earth begging people to kill him so that his curse can be removed.

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