Jinn

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Jinn is a Demon in the Megami Tensei franchise.

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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 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

Name Level
Jinn 44
Strength
14
Magic
13
Vitality
19
Agility
14
Luck
8
Obtained
Race Alignment HP MP
Yoma Neutral 342 189
Resistances
Phys Fire Ice Elec Force Almighty
×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1
Expel Death Curse Nerve Mind Explode
×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1
Skill Inheritance
Preference MoMouth WiWing EyEye LuLunge BiBite ClClaw WeWeapons GiGirl TaTalk
Evolves to [[Efreet]] Level —
Skills
Skill Attribute Cost Description Level

Persona 4

Name Level
Jinn 62
Strength
37
Magic
51
Endurance
38
Agility
39
Luck
28
Location
Arcana STShuffle Time Inheritance
Magician Fire
Resistances
DrnDrain WkWeak
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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Other Appearances

Trivia

Nomenclature

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

Gallery

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