Who?:

Your (not so) friendly neighbourhood genie. Considered to be natural because they are made from the elements, and they must drink, eat, sleep and also they have the desire to breed. Jinn are capable of having sex with humans, but it is frowned upon, because it is questioned whether or not they have the ability to produce offspring.

What?:

Supernatural beings originating from pre-Islamic mythology and theology. The most common (modern) name for them is genie. Evil spirits and/or demons are broader meanings for Jinn. It is believed that Jinn were made by the angel Anum, whose goal was to create a life-form more passionate and ‘greater’ than humans. Jinn possess both human and Angelic traits. Once God found out about this, he forbade Anum from ever using the secret fire ever again. Jinn are not entirely human, nor are they entirely a spirit. It’s believed that around 90% of a Jinn is spirit, and the remaining 10% is human. Their appearance is believed to be a reflection of the observer and the place that they are found.

When?:

Pre-Islamic writings in mythology and/or theology. The Jinn precede the time before humans, where they were one of six different ‘circles of time’ that roamed the Earth.

Story:

King Solomon trapped misbehaving Jinn inside lead-stoppered bottles and threw them into the sea. Otherwise, it is believed that Jinn had been trapped inside old lamps, and whoever sets them free shall be granted three wishes. There are different types of Jinn, some being: Hinn, Ifrit, and Jann. If you’re interested about reading more on Jinn, look at the references section at the bottom of the page to guide you to different useful sites.

Pro Tip:

If you pick up an old lamp, and some crusty, ancient geeza tells you to start rubbing him, then put the lamp down and contact your local authorities.