Baba Dariah

spirit · United Arab Emirates · Middle East and North Africa

Baba Dariah, Father of the Tide, is a water jinn of Emirati tradition who rules the deep waters and coral reefs of the Gulf. He commands the tides and speaks to the creatures of the sea, shielding honest boatmen while dragging the arrogant to the depths. The Gulf coast still respects his power, and his legend warns against taking the sea for granted.

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