Djinn Flashcards
daimon
supernatural spirits attached to each person at birth, determines fate and emotional status
socrates
470 BCE-399 BCE, spoke of Daimonionti (divine something that warn him to avoid certain actions)
philo of alexandria
20 BCE-50CE, harmonized greek philosophy with jewish scripture
prophet mohammad
570-632, mentions a being who told him wonderous things. called him Djinn of Salam, bearing peach and advice
djinn in islamic tratition/qur’an
builders who bring gifts. those in chains who need to be controlled or shunned when disruptive and try to dominate
king solomon
970-931 BCE. influential king of Isreal. magician who commanded djinn to build his famous monuments
How does the fisherman and the Jinni characterize the djinn?
orignally ok, but over time decides he wants revenge on those who trapped him. not very smart, but strong emotions