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: Accounts of possession, "diseases of the heart," and the use of talismans—such as crosses or Passover biscuits—to ward off jinn of different faiths. Core Concepts

: Legends of love, marriage, and complex domestic relationships between the two species. Islam, Arabs, and the Intelligent World of the ...

The book positions the jinn not as "demons" in a Western sense, but as a alongside humans and angels. Key traits highlighted include: : Accounts of possession, "diseases of the heart,"

: How the jinn were believed to inspire ancient Arab poets, acting as a "muse" that provided verses from the supernatural realm. : Accounts of possession

: Stories of jinn appearing as animals (particularly dogs or snakes) or manifesting as columns of smoke and dust.