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Jinns and Genies | Three Ravens Bestiary #18
After a bit of a blip, we're now back with an episode all about the mythology of Djinns and Genies from prehistory through to today!
Part of our Three Ravens Bestiary Bonus Series, we begin with our Western conception of 'the genie' - a pantomime creature, memorably played by Robin Williams in the 90's Disney movie, filtered through a century of fairy tales and family-friendly legends.
Yet, as you might expect, this slight cozy form of 'Oriental' spirit is very different to the 'Jinni' of early Semitic cultures, as discussed in a range of poetry and art, later addressed by Islamic scholars…
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