The Jinn (also dJinn or genies, Arabic: الجن al-Jinn, singular الجني al-Jinnī) are spiritual creatures in Islam and Arabic folklore. They are mentioned in the Qur'an and other Islamic texts and inhabit an unseen world in dimensions beyond the visible universe of humans. Together, the Jinn, humans and angels make up the three sapient creations of God. The Qur'an mentions that the Jinn are made of a smokeless and "scorching fire", but also physical in nature, being able to interact physically wit
Genies (also called Jinn or genii) are spirits in cultures of the Middle East and Africa. The term genie comes from the Arabic word jinni, which referred to an evil spirit that could take the shape…
Abyzou. Presenting my illustrations for The Demons of King Solomon, a horror anthology edited by Aaron French. This is a follow up to Aaron’s The Gods of HP Lovecraft which was published by J…
Today's guest post by the Islamic art historian Barbara Brend celebrates the completion of a project sponsored by the Barakat Trust to digitise two Timurid manuscripts in the British Library's collection, both thought to be, in part, illustrated by perhaps the most celebrated of Persian painters, Bihzad. Both manuscripts are...
Арабска магия. Традиции, ритуали, вярвания и практики от земите на Близкия Изток.
It seems that just about any continent, city, village, or town in the world is accompanied by its own unique urban legends and superstitions, ranging from vengeful spirits to bizarre monsters to creepy ghouls. While most people look to haunted houses and graveyards to get their paranormal fix, there are numerous legends of gods, demons,
These illustrations in opaque watercolors and inks from the Persian (now Iran) book Marvels of Things Created and Miraculous Aspects of Things Existing (Ajā’ib al-makhlūqāt wa-gharā’ib al-mawjūdāt – كتاب عجائب المخلوقات وغرائب الموجودات) by Zakarīyā’ ibn Muḥammad al-Qazwīnī, originally published in 1283. Although these images are from a copy produced in Mughal India in the … Continue reading "Islamic Finger-Snapping Demons And Other Illustrations from Marvels of Things Created and Miraculous Aspects of Things Existing, 1283"
Abyzou. Presenting my illustrations for The Demons of King Solomon, a horror anthology edited by Aaron French. This is a follow up to Aaron’s The Gods of HP Lovecraft which was published by J…
www.asia.si.edu/explore/shahnama/F2006.7.asp : "Reckless pride leads the arrogant king Kay-Kavus into a hopeless and unnecessary military campaign against the demons of Mazandaran. After Kay-Kavus and his armies are swiftly defeated, the White Demon (div-i sifid) blinds and enchains the king and his generals in a secluded cave. The White Demon roars: "Kavus, you're like a willow, fruitless and afraid. And you once thought your army could invade Mazandaran, and that your strength is like A maddened mammoth's when you choose to strike! Since you have occupied the Persian throne, Wisdom's deserted you, good sense has flown. Here is the end of everything you sought, Here is the punishment for which you fought!" The mighty Rustam arrives in Mazandaran and engages in hand-to-hand combat with the White Demon, "the two locked together like an elephant and a lion." Victorious, Rustam frees Kay-Kavus, who miraculously regains his sight when his eyes are brushed with the White Demon's blood." www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/11/19/...
