1. Arabic Literature

2. Arabic Literature
Reflect the culture's history, social customs, morals, values, and religious beliefs.
Different versions of the same stories in various Arabic countries.
Share many characteristics
Display the social values that the Arabs have in common

3. Arabic Literature
Discusses the position and roles of men and women in society
Story telling in the Arab culture is a family activity, and an age old practice.
From grandfather to grandchild, from uncle to nephew, or from mother to child, the telling of tales was done in all parts of society and all across the Arab world.

4. Characteristics
Values such as courage, honesty, honor, hospitality, generosity, and loyalty are emphasized

5. Hero Faith in God is usually expressed through the hero
The hero is defined by characteristics such as pride, bravery in war, protecting the weak, and helping the poor.

6. Women
Portrayed as a weak person who needs protection by her man, such as her father, brother, son, husband, or uncle
Describe as a housewife who does not have the right to make, or even share in, important decisions
Gossip
She is accused of not being able to keep her husband’s secrets, since she is always expected to gossip with neighbors and relatives regarding all matters. Thus, she might destroy her husband’s plans

7. God Faith in God is strongly reflected
Hero is said to act according to God’s will
For instances, a poor man accepts his poverty because it is his destiny and has been decided by God
God may answer the wishes of good people, such as granting a child or bestowing wealth.
God also punishes the evil characters that cause trouble for the main protagonist.

8. King Extremely powerful figure
He is the ultimate ruler whose will is never questioned by the public
Possesses slaves and has total power over anyone in his country
Can marry any woman he desires, can kill people without justifying his acts, and can make people rich or poor whenever he decides

9. Supernatural
Jinn, Jinniyeh, Ghouls, Giants, and Angles are some of the supernatural creatures that appear frequently
Two kinds of forces that control human beings: good forces, including God and angels, and evil forces, such as Jinn and Ghouls

10. Supernatural
Good forces are thought to be more powerful than evil forces, but not powerful enough to eliminate them.
Arabic folktales and legends are very violent.

11. Supernatural Arabic folktales and legends are very violent.
Describes fights and methods of killing very bluntly, regardless of the age group listening.

12. Supernatural
Include magical elements that, most of the time, help the hero achieve his goals.
Examples of such elements include a ring, three hairs of a horse, a crystal ball, slippers, and a flying carpet.
These stories are usually based on real life events that stem from the Arabic culture

13. Use of Formalistic
The number three, seven, and forty are very meaningful to Arabs in general
Numbers have been used to describe various aspects in the development of events.
Expressions such as “seven days and nights” and “forty doors to open” are commonly used.

14. Logic Lack of the element of logic
Sometimes little details that clarify parts of the story are missing

15. Morals
Most of the tales have morals that teach the listener or reader right from wrong
Common morals are “practice is key for success,” “satisfaction and contentment keep you out of trouble,” loyalty is always rewarded,” and “stealing is usually discovered and punished”.

16. The Thousand and One Nights
Also known (inaccurately) as The Arabian Nights
A collection of stories collected over thousands of years by various authors, translators and scholars in various countries
Well known stories from The Nights include “Aladdin’s Wonderful Lamp,” “Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves,” and “The Seven Voyages of Sinbad the Sailor”

17. The Thousand and One Nights
The tales in the collection can be traced to the Indian, Persian, and Arab ancient storytelling traditions.
The tales vary widely: they include historical tales, love stories, tragedies, comedies, poems, burlesques, various forms of erotica, and Muslim religious legends.
Numerous stories depict magicians, and legendary places, which are often intermingled with real people and geography;
Story within a story

18. Here is how the story goes…

19. Influences

20. Literature
Alexandre Dumas wrote "The Count of Monte Cristo" in which the protagonist is deeply influenced by the Orient and adopts Sinbad the Sailor as one of his many aliases.
Edgar Allan Poe wrote a "Thousand and Second Night" as a separate tale, called "The Thousand and Second Tale of Scheherazade." It depicts the 8th and final voyage of Sinbad the Sailor, along with the various mysteries Sinbad and his crew encounter;

21. Film and Television
2003 animated feature Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas,
1958 movie The Seventh Voyage of Sinbad
2000 Emmy award-winning miniseries Arabian Nights

22. Games Sonic and the Secret Rings
Tails as Ali Baba
Knuckles as Sinbad
Doctor Eggman as King Shahryar.
Erazor Djinn was once the "Genie of the Lamp" from the story "Aladdin," who was also responsible for turning King Solomon into a skeleton.
Magic: The Gathering was "Arabian Nights," containing cards based on and inspired by A Thousand and One Nights.