Best known for inspiring Aladdin's genie, jinn are shape-shifting spirits dating back to pre-Islamic Arabia. They are said to haunt the world to this day.
Wikimedia CommonsAl-Malik al-Aswad, a king of the jinn from the 14th-century Book of Wonders.
From their literary beginnings to their representation in modern pop culture, jinn have had a significant foothold throughout history. Although these spirits are neither inherently good nor bad, some alleged sightings over the years have been nothing short of terrifying.
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