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jinni (jĭnē`), feminine jinniyah (jĭnēyä`), plural jinn (jĭn), in Arabic and Islamic folklore, spirit or demon endowed with supernatural power. In ancient belief the jinn were associated with the destructive forces of nature. In Islamic tradition they were corporeal spirits similar to men in appearance but having certain supernatural powers, especially those of changing in size and shape. Capable of both good and evil, the jinn were popular in literatures of the Middle East, notably in the stories of the Thousand and One Nights. The term genie is the English form and is sometimes confused with the Roman genius.
jinnior genie plural jinnIn Arabic mythology, any of the supernatural spirits less powerful than angels or devils. Evil spirits of air or fire, they could take animal or human form and could dwell in inanimate objects or under the earth. They had the bodily needs of human beings and could be killed but were otherwise free of physical restraints. Jinn delighted in punishing humans for any harm done to them, but people who knew the proper magical procedure could exploit them to their own advantage. The jinn were popular subjects for folklore, notably in the tale of Aladdin in The Thousand and One Nights. jinni, jinnee, djinni, djinny a being or spirit in Muslim belief who could assume human or animal form and influence man by supernatural powers How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | They are Waterwheels or "The Norias" with their distinctive "moan", leaving impressive feelings to their visitors where lot of myths were told about them that every waterwheel has a special jinni moving it, in addition to the wonderful poems written by poets who were charmed by their magic beauty. Stevenson has to her credit best-sellers The Revenge of the Blue Jinni and The Rise of the Warrior. The Singer machines have been fetching outrageous prices since rumors spread that they contain red mercury, a mythical compound that - depending on whom you ask - can bring luck, combat or control jinni or is a valuable key ingredient in nuclear weapons. |
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