Azim Fahmida - Djinnology An Illuminated Compendium Of Spirits And Stories From The Muslim World - Hardcover

Binding: Hardcover
Description: An intriguing and spine - tingling guide to the world of djinn. Lurking in the corner of your living room perhaps reading this sentence over your shoulder right now is an often invisible creature that is everywhere and nowhere. Djinn are the cool breezes in warm rooms the materializations of your deepest desires the monsters waiting beneath your bed. They have appeared in the stories of Muslim communities across time and throughout the world but this is the first comprehensive illustrated guide to these beguiling creatures. Emmy Award winning journalist Seema Yasmin and Pulitzer Prize - winning illustrator Fahmida Azim invite readers into the world of djinn whether they are practicing Muslims steeped in the stories from childhood or are simply curious about Islamic culture and international folklore. Cultural and religious context poetic reflections and a collection of spooky tales are all nestled within a compelling narrative about the mysterious Dr. N a contemporary scientist discovering the djinn realm. This book shines a light on a long - overlooked yet dazzlingly rich subject.
Title: Djinnology An Illuminated Compendium Of Spirits And Stories From The Muslim World
Author(s): Azim Fahmida
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Barcode: 9781797214818
Pages: 248 Pages
Publication Date: 10/1/2024
Category: Myth & Legend Told As Fiction