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Encountering the Djinn with J.M. Hamade

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Astrologer, artist, author, and fellow podcaster J.M. Hamade of "starnightdwell" joins the gang for an exceptionally thoughtful conversation on the hidden djinn. From literary motifs in Qur'anic scripture, Arabic grimoires, and the One Thousand and One Nights to the trance possession rituals of Zār and Gnawa cults, J.M. provides a vivid and articulate account of the immense diversity of djinn traditions. Support us on patreon.com/TheFrightfulHowls and follow us at twitter.com/FrightfulHowls.

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