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Jinn is a Demon in the Megami Tensei franchise.

Profile

Origin

In pre-Islamic Arabian mythology and folklore, the jinn (also spelled djinn or genie; singular: jinnī) were supernatural beings that coexisted alongside humans and animals. The term "jinn" is derived from the Semitic root جُنّ jann, meaning "to hide" or "to conceal," emphasizing their elusive and unseen nature in the mortal world. Arabs of the time considered jinn to be ethereal entities created in smokeless fire conjured by Allah, distinguishing them from humans shaped from clay, and angels, from light. Jinn could also interact with humans in various ways; some were seen as protectors, while others were deemed trouble-making or malevolent beings. Following the advent of Islam in the 7th century, jinn were reinterpreted in the Quran with a more nuanced and monotheistic perspective. Modern-day Islam considers jinn accountable to Allah for their actions, and they are subject to the same commandments as mankind.

Design

Jinn is a muscular humanoid figure with green skin, black hair tied into a ponytail, and a red teep on its forehead. It has gold hoop earrings and gold bracelets around its biceps, and its body fades into a shroud of smoke from the waist-down.

Its design in Devil Children White Book is much the same, except its skin is blue, a younger violet-skinned spirit wearing a crown accompanies it, and both figures emerge from a lamp.

Gameplay

Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne

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Persona 4

Name	Level
Jinn	62

Arcana	Shuffle Time	Inheritance
Magician	—	Fire

Resistances

—	DrnDrain	—	WkWeak	—	—	—
×1	×1	×1	×1	×1	×1	×1

Skills
Skill	Cost	Description	Level
Agidyne	12 SP	Deals heavy Fire damage to 1 foe.
Foolish Whisper	12 SP	Silences all foes.
Resist Physical	—	Reduces damage from Phys attacks.	65
Fire Boost	—	Strengthens Fire attacks by 25%.	66
Null Physical	—	Nullifies damage from Phys attacks.	67
Valiant Dance	12 SP	Enrages all foes.	68

Compendium

Compendium Entries
Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne	A spirit in Arabic mythology that grants its summoner powers. Commonly known as genie, it can transform itself into a human or animal to influence others.

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Trivia

Nomenclature

Names in Other Languages
Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	ジン Jin ジニー Jinī	Jinn/Djinn Genie

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 ==Profile==
 ===Origin===
-In pre-Islamic Arabian mythology and folklore, the jinn (also spelled djinn or genie) were supernatural beings that coexisted alongside humans and animals. The term "jinn" is derived from the Semitic root جُنّ ''jann'', meaning "to hide" or "to conceal," emphasizing their elusive and unseen nature in the mortal world. Arabs of the time considered jinn to be ethereal entities created in smokeless fire conjured by [[YHVH|Allah]], distinguishing them from humans shaped from clay, and angels, from light. Jinn could also interact with humans in various ways; some were seen as protectors, while others were deemed trouble-making or malevolent beings. Following the advent of Islam in the 7th century, jinn were reinterpreted in the Quran with a more nuanced and monotheistic perspective. Modern-day Islam considers jinn accountable to Allah for their actions, and they are subject to the same commandments as mankind.
+In pre-Islamic Arabian mythology and folklore, the jinn (also spelled djinn or genie; singular: jinnī) were supernatural beings that coexisted alongside humans and animals. The term "jinn" is derived from the Semitic root جُنّ ''jann'', meaning "to hide" or "to conceal," emphasizing their elusive and unseen nature in the mortal world. Arabs of the time considered jinn to be ethereal entities created in smokeless fire conjured by [[YHVH|Allah]], distinguishing them from humans shaped from clay, and angels, from light. Jinn could also interact with humans in various ways; some were seen as protectors, while others were deemed trouble-making or malevolent beings. Following the advent of Islam in the 7th century, jinn were reinterpreted in the Quran with a more nuanced and monotheistic perspective. Modern-day Islam considers jinn accountable to Allah for their actions, and they are subject to the same commandments as mankind.
 ===Design===