[throwbmw]

Many of the characteristics of these beings are consistent with Jinns as described in Islamic teachings. Initially described in Quran and further elaborated in Hadith and then by various Sufi masters. Sufi masters engagement with these creatures was through intense meditation. And according to their estimates there may be more than 5 billion of them.

[marmetio]

Many of the characteristics of Qui-Gon Jinn are consistent with midi-chloreans as described in Star Wars teachings. Initially described in The Phantom Menace and further elaborated in the Expanded Universe and then by various Jedi masters. Jedi masters engagement with these creatures was through intense meditation. And according to their estimates there may be more than 5 billion of them.

[harimau777]

I'm not that familiar with the folklore around Jinn. Do the similarities go beyond those you could draw for other legendary creatures like ghosts or angels?

[edgyquant]

Jinn are angels (or angels are Jinn) according to Islam.