djinn

Example Sentences

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Add liberal doses of djinn and divine relics, and you have yourself a stew.

From New York Times • Mar. 23, 2023

This impulse is an ancient one: The idea that one might bind a djinn, create a golem or manipulate a god or fairy to do your bidding is inscribed deep in the human imagination.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 3, 2023

A yarn about a scholar and a djinn serves as a proscenium for tales from many sources, from Scheherazade to the TV news.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 26, 2022

While giving a talk about the continuing purpose of myth in our modern, science-based world, she is spooked by a djinn in the audience and faints.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 25, 2022

Maybe, like a djinn, he found little corners of the story to hide in.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri