Arabian mythology Arabian mythology The Bab-el-Mandeb, alternatively Bab el Mandab, Bab al Mandab, or Bab al Mandeb means "Gate of Tears" in Arabic (باب المندب), is the strait separating the continents of Asia ( Yemen on the Arabian Peninsula) and Africa ( Djibouti, north of Somalia on the Horn of Africa), connecting the Red Sea to the Indian Ocean ( Gulf of Aden). Note that some English maps simply state Mandab Strait to save space. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bab-el-Mandeb"
Bahamut ( Bahamūt) is originally an aquatic figure of Arabic mythology, though this figure has been significantly altered in the process of modernization. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bahamut"
The Black Stone (called الحجر الأسود al-Hajar-ul-Aswad in Arabic) is an Islamic holy relic. It is one of the cornerstones of the Kaaba, the ancient stone building towards which all Muslims pray. The Kaaba is located in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, where it is surrounded by the enormous Masjid al-Haram, the Grand Mosque. ...more on Wikipedia about "Black Stone"
Genie is the English term for the Arabic "jinni | جن". In pre-Islamic Arabian mythology and in Islam, a jinni (also "djinni" or "djini") is a member of the jinn (or "djinn"), a race of creatures. ...more on Wikipedia about "Genie"
A ghoul is a monster from ancient Arabic folklore that dwells in graveyards and other uninhabited places. The English word comes from the Arabic name for the creature: الغول ghūl. The ghul is a devilish type of jinn believed to be sired by Iblis. ...more on Wikipedia about "Ghoul"
Ifrit, also spelled efreet, also ifreet, afrit ( Arabic: Afrīt: عفريت, pl Afārīt: عفاريت), are a kind of Jinn from Arabic mythology. ...more on Wikipedia about "Ifrit"
Iram of the Pillars (إرَم ذات العماد, Iram dhāt al-`imād), also called Ubar or Wabar or the City of a Thousand Pillars, is a lost city on the Arabian Peninsula. ...more on Wikipedia about "Iram of the Pillars"
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The Kaaba (Ka'abah), ( Arabic: الكعبة or Al Ka'abah Al Musharafah : الكعبة المشرًّفة) also al-Bait ul Ateeq ( Arabic: البيت العتيق ) and al-Bait ul Haram ( Arabic: البيت الحرام ), is a building located inside the mosque known as Masjid al Haram in Mecca (Makkah). The mosque has been built around the Kaaba. The Kaaba is the holiest place in Islam. The qibla, the direction Muslims face during prayer, is the direction from any point to the Kaaba. ...more on Wikipedia about "Kaaba"
Marid ( Arabic : مارد ) (common mythos) is a djinn related to element water. In sorcery books Jinn are classified into four races after the classical elements, where they live viz. Earth, Air, Fire and Water. As common in the occult, accounts differ, but it is often described as the most powerful type of djinn, and the most arrogant and proud as well. Female or male, its skin is deep blue or green, and its hair always looks wet and wavy, as though underwater. They are assumed to have great powers over their element and, just like every djinn, they have free will yet could be compelled to perform chores, they have the ability to grant wishes to mortals, but that would usually require battle, and according to some sources; imprisonment, rituals or just a great deal of plain flattery. ...more on Wikipedia about "Marid"
Saleh, Arabic: صالح, is a prophet in the Qur'an. ...more on Wikipedia about "Saleh"
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