General Description of the Djinn
The Djinn (or Jinn) are supernatural beings from Arab and Islamic folklore. Unlike deities, they are invisible creatures made of smokeless fire, capable of shape-shifting and influencing the human world. They exist in a parallel dimension to humans and can interact in various ways, ranging from protection to mischief. Djinn possess free will, like humans, which means they can be good, neutral, or evil. They are mentioned in the Quran and are considered part of God's creation, but they also have a long history in pre-Islamic myths.
Djinn are often associated with remote places such as deserts, ruins, or wells, and their activities are generally linked to unexplained or mysterious phenomena in Arab culture. In Islam, they coexist with human beings, and their influence can be felt as either beneficial or harmful, depending on their nature.
Correspondence Table of the Djinn
| Stones | Obsidian, onyx, hematite |
| Colors | Black, red, gray |
| Plants | Wormwood, mandrake, rue |
| Signs | Scorpio, Aquarius |
| Planet | Mercury (symbol of transformation and cunning) |
| Offerings | Incense, oils, food placed in sacred places |
Symbols and Appearances
Djinn are polymorphic creatures, capable of taking a variety of forms, from animals like snakes or cats to humans or monstrous figures. In popular folklore, they are often depicted as invisible entities capable of possessing humans or causing hallucinations. Some Djinn are summoned or controlled by magical rituals, especially in traditions of Arab magic (such as black magic), but they are also sometimes associated with talismans and amulets designed to protect against them.
Genealogy of the Djinn
Djinn are not divine and do not have a classical genealogy like gods. According to Islamic accounts, they were created by Allah before humans, from smokeless fire. In Islamic myth, Iblis (Satan) was a Djinn who refused to submit to Adam, which condemned him to be cast out of paradise. Djinn are neither angelic nor human, but they share with these two other creations the ability to do good or evil. Their lineages, in popular tales, are sometimes described as belonging to different clans or tribes, with distinctions between good Djinn (sometimes called "Muslim Djinn") and those who are evil (sometimes called "Ifrits" or "Marids").
