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jinni

jinni, plural Jinn, also called Genie, Arabic Jinni, in Arabic mythology, a supernatural spirit below the level of angels and devils. Ghul (treacherous spirits of changing shape), ifrit (diabolic, evil spirits), and si la (treacherous spirits of invariable form) constitute classes of jinn. Jinn are beings of flame or air who are capable of assuming human or animal form and are said to dwell in all conceivable inanimate objects—stones, trees, ruins—underneath the earth, in the air, and in fire. They possess the bodily needs of human beings and can even be killed, but they are free from all physical restraints. Jinn delight in punishing humans for any harm done them, intentionally or unintentionally, and are said to be responsible for many diseases and all kinds of accidents; however, those human beings knowing the proper magical procedure can exploit the jinn to their advantage.

Belief in jinn was common in early Arabia, where they were thought to inspire poets and soothsayers. Even Muhammad originally feared that his revelations might be the work of jinn. Their existence was further acknowledged in official Islam, which indicated that they, like human beings, would have to face eventual salvation or damnation. Jinn, especially through their association with magic, have always been favourite figures in North African, Egyptian, Syrian, Persian, and Turkish folklore and are the centre of an immense popular literature, appearing notably in The Thousand and One Nights.










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Sideshow Bob's Last Gleaming [ The Simpsons ]

Original airdate in N.A.: 26-Nov-95


Hapablap: What in the world according to Garp -- ? Those are my dress towels. [tries the locked door] Who's in my private washroom? McGuckett, let me in.

Bob: [effecting a cornpone accent] The door already is closed.

Hapablap: What?! This is Colonel Leslie "Hap" Hapablap. If you don't open that door I'll tear you up like a Kleenex at a snot party!

Bob: You say you're in the military?

Hapablap: Sweet Enola Gay, Son! I'm going to come in there and corpse you up -- corpse you up and mail you to mama! [breaks the door open and rushes in] Well, where'd he go? Got my knuckles all lined up for nothing. [kisses his hand] Sorry, ladies.


Sideshow Bob chuckles from the wastebasket as Colonel Hapablap leaves.



- posted by H.V.O.M - Kerry Wayne Burgess 2:35 PM Pacific Time Spokane Valley Washington USA Friday 29 May 2015