Known as "genies" in English, Djinn (singular form Djinni) have deep roots in Arab culture. TheyThe Djinn first sprang from stories told by Indian, Persian, and Arabian storytellers and gained international fame when they appeared throughout the tales Scheherezade told in "The Thousand and One Nights". It is said that the Djinn are halfcreated from fire and can take on any form they choose-animal or human-and can be of human,any halfsize, supernatural.including Theygigantic. Most of them are hostile, although some can dobe goodfriendly. It is possible for magicians or evil.wise men and women to gain power over a Djinn and use it to perform amazing and magical tasks. But be wary, for even a friendly Djinn is unpredictable, and certainly anyone who breaks an agreement with a Djinn will strongly regret it. Often Djinn take naughty pleasure in punishing people for wronging them, even unintentionally.

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