Anqa, the “true” phoenix Arab
The origin of the phoenix is deeply linked to the migratory nature of the birds, able to appear eternally young in the eyes of the less experienced. The Anqa, in…
Ghoul, Arab zombies
A step into the macabre with some of the most iconic creatures of the Arab-Persian world: the Ghouls, a sort of "zombie Middle East" Ghouls, dwellers of cemeteries The word…
The Bahamut according to the Arabs
Bahamut, primordial beast
A fish for the Arabs, a land beast for the Jews. The Bahamut has always inspired myths and legends, becoming a central element for the mythology of these two peoples…
Jinn, the spirits of fire
Not just "lamp geniuses", jinns have a very deep tradition in the Islamic world, even having a surah dedicated to them in the Quran. Jinn, born of fire According to…
3 must-see books from Persia
3 books that will never, ever give justice to the extraordinary cultural heritage of Persia, but that can provide the basis for understanding it better Small but necessary premise This…
“Paranormal” the Egyptian jewel of Netflix
"Paranormal" is without a shadow of a doubt the best Egyptian product available on Netflix. An incredibly successful series with horror colors capable of bringing this genre even to the…