Jinn (Gambian)
Jinn (or Jinne) are non-human spirit creatures deeply woven into Gambian folklore, existing at the intersection of pre-Islamic African belief and Islamic cosmology. In Gambian tradition, jinn inhabit the world alongside humans — invisible under normal circumstances but capable of interacting with and affecting human life. They are believed to dwell in trees, rivers, rocks, and wilderness spaces, and every village is said to have two guardian jinn: one good and one bad, one male and one female. Gambian jinn are complex beings with their own societies, marriages, and customs. They can form frien