In this episode of Fortean Winds, Bones and RamX take us into the heart of Middle Eastern lore to examine the jinn—not as Disney-fied genies or simple spirits, but as liminal, energetic intelligences that mirror the behavior of UAPs, fairies, and other global phenomena. What are we actually interacting with in these so-called "paranormal" experiences? Are we just applying different mythological skins to the same persistent and intelligent phenomenon?
Drawing from Islamic theology, Bedouin folklore, and modern UAP witness reports, the hosts explore the trickster behavior, shapeshifting nature, and emotional imprint of the jinn. From ancient desert spirits to plasma-based UFO encounters and even the Nation of Islam’s “Mother Wheel,” this conversation peels back the cultural layers to reveal one unsettling conclusion: The entities never left—they’ve only changed masks.
Some great Middle Eastern Fortean style documentaries here: https://www.youtube.com/c/MysteriousMiddleEast
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