The paper shows evolution of beliefs in jinns in arabic culture. Starting from pre-islamic era the author describes position of jinns in mentality of Arabs, ethymology of the term jinn and possible inspirations from other cultures. The second part is focused on showing evolution of old beliefs in early islamic era, as well as reinterpretaions and modifications of their status in new religion.
keywords in Polish:
kultura arabska, kultura przedmuzułmańska
keywords in English:
Arabic culture, pre-Muslim culture
affiliation:
Wydział Filozoficzny : Katedra Porównawczych Studiów Cywilizacji