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The Djinn
The Djinn in charge of All Deserts, who wields a magic fan to conjure the Humph and teach the lazy Camel his lesson.
supporting
Also known as Djinn
First appearance: How the Camel Got His Hump
As a supporting figure in Just So Stories, The Djinn is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
The Djinn in charge of All Deserts who punishes the Camel by giving him a hump.
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He presides over the desert realm where the Camel refuses to work, answering the complaining Ox, Dog, and Horse with a plan of his own. His authority is playful yet absolute: he summons a puff of magic and shapes the…
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See The Djinn in How the Camel Got His HumpCharacter Web
13 connectionsA slice of how The Djinn sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Magical and royal beings
- Protagonist
- Revenge and rudeness
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional and psychological peak occurs when the Woman creates the First Singing Magic, transforming the C…
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- The Camel
rivalry · negative
The Camel is lazy and defiant toward The Djinn, who punishes him by giving him a hump for… How this plays out →
- The Camel
rivalry · negative
The Camel is lazy and defiant toward The Djinn, who punishes him by giving him a hump for… How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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The Djinn appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
Chapter companion notes
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