Jinn
	Other Names:
	Djinn Genie (singular)
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	Demon or angel-like beings of Arabic mythology whose veins flowed with fire instead of blood, and when mortally struck, flames would burst from their wound until they were consumed with fire. Their life span could reach thousands of years and perhaps even forever, but they were not immortal and could be killed: they especially feared the falling stars that Allah hurled down at them. Jinn were known to travel to the lower reaches of heaven and eavesdrop on the conversations of angels. Men would often capture Jinn with the aid of talismans and spells, demanding that they tell of what they know of the heavenly abode. The Jinn are usually separated into five classes: ranking first were the Marid, second the Afreet, third the Sheitan, fourth the Ghilan, and fifth the Jann. Jinn took different forms, ranging from warty frogs to wrinkled old men, but their favorite shape to take was that of a muscular youth.