Djinn Flashcards

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daimon

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supernatural spirits attached to each person at birth, determines fate and emotional status

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socrates

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470 BCE-399 BCE, spoke of Daimonionti (divine something that warn him to avoid certain actions)

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philo of alexandria

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20 BCE-50CE, harmonized greek philosophy with jewish scripture

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prophet mohammad

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570-632, mentions a being who told him wonderous things. called him Djinn of Salam, bearing peach and advice

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djinn in islamic tratition/qur’an

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builders who bring gifts. those in chains who need to be controlled or shunned when disruptive and try to dominate

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king solomon

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970-931 BCE. influential king of Isreal. magician who commanded djinn to build his famous monuments

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How does the fisherman and the Jinni characterize the djinn?

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orignally ok, but over time decides he wants revenge on those who trapped him. not very smart, but strong emotions

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