afrit
Evil desert spirit
An afrit is a powerful demon or spirit in Arabian and Islamic mythology, typically depicted as malevolent and dangerous.
Afrits rank among the most formidable of the jinn, capable of great destruction and often bound to serve magicians or kings in folklore: The sorcerer summoned an afrit from the depths.
Also spelled afreet or ifrit.
Spirit in Arab folklore
- jinnIslamic supernatural spirit
- genieMagical wish-granting spirit
- ArabianOf the peninsula
- folkloreInherited cultural narratives
spirit · demon · entity · supernatural · mythical · creature · legend · Islamic
djinn
Spirit in Arab folklore
folklore · spirit · demon · entity · supernatural · mythical · creature · legend · Islamic · Middle Eastern
conjuring
Performing magical illusions
- incantationSpoken magical formula
- ritualCeremonial set of actions
- sorceryPractice of dark magic
invocation · spell · binding · command · summon · enslave · release · bottle · lamp · seal
vengeful
Wanting to harm back
terrifying · dangerous · powerful · fiery · violent · destructive · wicked · sinister · demonic · formidable