[FN#16] A Marid is a genie of the most powerful class. The name
generally, though not invariably, denotes an evil spirit.
[FN#17] Of Islam, which is fabled by the Muslims to have existed
before Mohammed, under the headship, first of Abraham and
afterwards of Solomon.
[FN#18] From this point I omit the invariable formula which
introduces each night, as its constant repetition is only
calculated to annoy the reader and content myself with noting the
various nights in the margin. {which will not be included in this
electronic version}
[FN#19] Probably the skin of some animal supposed to be a defence
against poison.
[FN#20] Literally, "eyes adorned with kohl:" but this expression
is evidently used tropically to denote a natural beauty of the
eye, giving it that liquid appearance which it is the object of
the use of the cosmetic in question to produce.
[FN#21] A fabulous tribe of giants mentioned in the Koran.
[FN#22] The word here translated "eye" may also be rendered
"understanding." The exact meaning of the phrase (one of
frequent recurrence in these stories) is doubtful.
[FN#23] A fabulous range of mountains which, according to Muslim
cosmography, encompasses the world.
[FN#24] The prophet Mohammed.
[FN#25] Various kinds of cakes and sweetmeats.
[FN#26] The appearance of which is the signal for the
commencement of the fast.
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