Mahr bin Hafaf is a jinn from India who would make wine and convince men to drink. He’d encourage them to play harps, lie, murder, and commit all sorts of other sins. King Solomon ordered him to be bound with chains. From Marvels of Things Created and Miraculous Aspects of Things Existing, 18th century. ⠀
An afarta is a jnoun (Tunisian jinn) of the air. It flies like a gust of wind and devours chickens, lambs, and small children. They’re among the most powerful jnoun and are responsible for possessions. From Marvels of Things Created and Miraculous Aspects of Things Existing 18th century ⠀
Jinn associated with the zodiac sign Aquarius. From Kitāb-i ʻAjāʾib-i makhlūqāt (The Book of Wonders and Creatures), 1921.
Marids are a giant and extremely powerful type of Jinn. They’re the basis for genies, a westernized version of jinn, as they were featured in the popular Thousand and One Nights book and can grant wishes if they are compelled or imprisoned. Marid are usually evil, but not always. There are humanoid types that sometimes have wings and beast-like types, including a massive fish named Bahamut.
Jinn associated with the zodiac sign Leo. From Kitāb-i ʻAjāʾib-i makhlūqāt (The Book of Wonders and Creatures), 1921.⠀
Jinn associated with the zodiac sign Gemini. From Kitāb-i ʻAjāʾib-i makhlūqāt (The Book of Wonders and Creatures), 1921. ⠀
King Zawba’ah is the ruler of Friday, Venus, the color green, and the metal copper. He’s watched by the angel Anael and was one of the nine jinns who listened to the prophet Muhammad recite the Qur’an at Nakhlah. He often appears as a whirlwind or cyclone. The Book of Felicity, 1582. ⠀
