Genies in Bloomington, MN

This book describes genies, with all their terrifying characteristics and malicious behavior. Often said to be shape-shifters and tricksters, genies were thought to have the ability to turn into a menacing vapor or become invisible to humans at will. They might live for thousands of years, lurking underground, in deserts, or, famously, in lamps. Here, the potential origins of the popular genie stories are examined and compared.