2006-12-01 05:47:14 · 10 answers · asked by snagy4 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
A Djinn... also spelt as genie means existence of a supernatural being! Some supernatural power having far more extraordinary powers than normal human beings possess! What actually do we mean when we talk of a Djinn or a genie.
The mention of Djinn (genie) can be found in the stories of Aladdin and also stories connected to messages being found in sealed bottles floating in the ocean.
Aladdin as luck would have it (not fate)... was sealed by his uncle in a cave as he was not adhering to the commands of his uncle. His uncle had engaged Aladdin for retrieving an oil lamp from the cave. Before sending him into the cave his uncle gave him a finger ring with the advice that it should only be used in times of need.
When in the cave Aladdin realized the moment he hands over the lamp to his uncle... his fate would be sealed forever in the cave itself. His uncle had planned that after retrieving the lamp he would leave Aladdin in the cave until death overtook him.
Aladdin refused to come out of the cave with the lamp. His uncle in anger sealed the cave. Days passed by and in hunger Aladdin toiled left and right. In the process his finger ring rubbed the stone and out came a Djinn (genie) and asked of his master Aladdin, "What can I do for you".
Similar powers of a Djinn (genie) existing in the oil lamp became known to Aladdin later on. With the help of this Djinn (genie) Aladdin became rich and married a princess.
Now what is this Djinn (genie)... none can understand better than an enlightened one! Every human being has a Djinn (a live genie) supporting one throughout the life. But only one or two in billions realize it. Our soul (atman in Hinduism) existing within our heart is a Djinn (genie) which can make all of us take our destiny under control.
Those who are able to take control of their Djinn (genie) within their lifetime... become enlightened and finally gain salvation (moksha in Hinduism). To be able to understand this crux of life is the real essence of life. More on djinn genie here- http://www.godrealized.org/story_of_my_personal_experience.html
2006-12-01 20:05:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It depends on which language you select to define the word: In India the "Djinn" was the original form of genie eg: Genie of the Lamp. However the Djinn were not as friendly as common mythology would have you believe. They were mischivious creatures, often with evil intent. Hence the movie "Wishmaster". By checking the Quaran, you will find the the "Djinn" were actually angels, although weather they were of the fallen kind or not is unclear. Hope this helps.
2006-12-01 15:54:54 · answer #2 · answered by Maverick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Islamic mythology, the Djinn are fiery spirits, one of which was Iblis. From the Arabic junna, "angry, possessed." The Jinn pre-existed in middle eastern folklore before Islam, and were incorporated into the religion. The djinn are creatures who lived on earth before man; they were made up of 'smokeless fire' whereas men were made from earth.
Djinn are often disruptive, but can sometimes be of service to mankind. The Djinn shunned daylight and were responsible for disease and insanity. Unlike other devilish creatures, however, the Djinn are creatures of free will, even having a chance at redemption through Islam. The three classes of Djinn are:
Ghul, mishchievous shape-shifting spirits associated with graveyards. "Ghul" is the origin of the English word "ghoul."
Sila, Djinn who can appear in any form
Ifrit, evil spirits.
In Middle Eastern magical practice, Djinn are invoked much like the spirits of the Goetia in Western magick.
The word "genie" is a corruption of Djinn. Both 'Djinn' and 'Genius' probably share a common root. Djinn are said to avoid salt and steel, and to be afraid of the sound of singing.
2006-12-01 13:49:14 · answer #3 · answered by D. Knave 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In many ancient myths, a djinn was a spirit with a thousand eyes and granted only human questions. They had fiery tempers, and had the power to change their size.
If what the myths say is true, then all magical creatures attract one another.
2006-12-01 15:44:07 · answer #4 · answered by estherlkimmelman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A djinn was a genie. its also known as "jinn" and it literally means anything which has the connotation of concealment,invisibility,seclusion and remotness!!
2006-12-01 13:51:58 · answer #5 · answered by xxxLeveyxxx 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A genie, like the one in Alladdin.
2006-12-01 16:06:13 · answer #6 · answered by Nicole 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is used in French to mean "genie." A jinn, in the Islam sense is different.
2006-12-01 13:48:44 · answer #7 · answered by frenchy 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You have some very good answers out there, But they all seem to have left out that all jinn's had control over all normal Gennie's and there was no jinn that was not pure evil, And all jinn's had evil masters. Also it would take a strong magician to be able to control a jinn....................................
2006-12-01 17:58:10 · answer #8 · answered by kilroymaster 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We call it 'genie' in America. It is the word used for that in ancient mythology.
2006-12-01 14:09:12 · answer #9 · answered by swarr2001 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
are you talking about the little mythical animals from golden sun?
2006-12-01 13:48:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋