Enchanted Desert

Creatures of Arabian Folklore

Malik Nairat

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Nairat
13 December 2024

General encyclopaedias; Reference works

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Wrapped between the rolling dunes and the golden expanse of the Arabian Desert lies a realm steeped in mystery and legend. Over many centuries, this timeless landscape has spawned stories of unimaginable creatures-beings of uncommon beauty and terror, and of wisdom. These tales are etched into the cultural tapestry of Arabic heritage; their whispers echo in the verses of poets, in travelers' songs, and in the night whispers.

This compendium, The Enchanted Desert: Creatures of Arabian Folklore, is more than an anthology; it is a journey into a world where the boundaries between reality and imagination dissolve. Within these pages, you will find the incandescent Ifrit, proud and fiercely loyal, never relinquishing their tempers; the cunning Marid, said to rise from the sea, granting wishes to those who can outwit them; and the ghastly Ghouls, lurking in graveyards with a hunger for the souls of the unwatchful. These beings are not mere figments of fantasy but symbols representative of the fears, hopes, and morals of the societies in which they were born.

Each chapter uncovers the origins, lore, and evolution of these creatures by interweaving historical contexts with vivid illustrations. The aim is to resurrect their narratives for the modern reader, all the while being true to their traditional essence. From ancient manuscripts to oral traditions passed down through generations, each story has been woven together like a tapestry as vibrant and intricate as Arabian calligraphy.

Let us begin this journey across a magical desert, where every grain of sand holds stories and every shadow conceals a legend that is to be found. Prepare for entering a world in which the impossible hides behind every heartbeat.

By: Malik Nairat
Imprint: Nairat
Edition: 2nd ed.
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 585g
ISBN: 9789198504897
ISBN 10: 9198504894
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 13 December 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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Enchanted Desert

Creatures of Arabian Folklore

Malik Nairat

$146.95 $124.68

Paperback

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