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  1. How were djinn traditionally depicted in pre-Islamic Arabic myth?

    Other works of fantasy have often co-opted djinn as creatures in their worlds. But Disney's depiction of a genie is, shall we say, cartoonish, and surely does not resemble the djinn of Arabic mythology. How …

  2. Djinn and devils/demons question - Mythology & Folklore Stack …

    I know that ancient Arabians had a mythology about evil creatures made of dust and fire called djinn, now my question is this: how were they different from Demons and devils?

  3. Is Satan a seraph or a cherub? - Mythology & Folklore Stack Exchange

    Jan 19, 2017 · The Djinn are said to have inhabited our world before man arrived, and that they, for the most part became corrupt and abused their powers, god sent angels to destroy the wicked djinn and …

  4. Highest scored 'islam' questions - Mythology & Folklore Stack Exchange

    Djinn and devils/demons question I know that ancient Arabians had a mythology about evil creatures made of dust and fire called djinn, now my question is this: how were they different from Demons and …

  5. Newest 'arabic' Questions - Mythology & Folklore Stack Exchange

    Oct 26, 2021 · Djinn and devils/demons question I know that ancient Arabians had a mythology about evil creatures made of dust and fire called djinn, now my question is this: how were they different …

  6. Newest 'medieval-europe' Questions - Mythology & Folklore Stack …

    Feb 24, 2018 · Djinn and devils/demons question I know that ancient Arabians had a mythology about evil creatures made of dust and fire called djinn, now my question is this: how were they different …

  7. Why is Athena "gray eyed"? - Mythology & Folklore Stack Exchange

    Jul 14, 2017 · Obviously because her eyes are that color, but I suspect there are deeper, symbolic reasons for that particular color and description. This is in regard to the epithet γλαυκῶπις, in the …

  8. greek - Mythology & Folklore Stack Exchange

    Sep 24, 2016 · In Greek mythology, Medusa was raped by the sea god Poseidon in the Temple of Athena. Athena found no fault in Poseidon, but was furious with Medusa. My question is why would …

  9. User Bhaskar Vashishth - Mythology & Folklore Stack Exchange

    Q&A for enthusiasts and scholars of mythology and folklore

  10. User Czytelnik Khemetego - Mythology & Folklore Stack Exchange

    Q&A for enthusiasts and scholars of mythology and folklore