Mimoun, Sidi
Mimoun, Sidi
ORIGIN:
Morocco
CLASSIFICATION:
Djinn; Melk
Sidi Mimoun, King of Djinn, may have traveled from Guinea to Morocco with the ancestors of the Gnawa. Because he is a king, Sidi Mimoun is able to restrain, exorcise, or control other Djinn. Sidi Mimoun is invoked during healing rituals by the Gnawa Brotherhood. He causes and heals seizure disorders including epilepsy. He is also associated with hysterical disorders and mental illness.
Sidi Mimoun is the Black Melk. His emblem is a black veil, which demarcates his sacred space. When requesting his assistance, toss a black veil over the person requiring healing. Sidi Mimoun is also invoked to protect children. Place the baby or child for whom you seek protection under a black veil when requesting help from Sidi Mimoun.
Consort: Lalla Mimouna
COLOUR:
Black
Days: Saturday, Sunday
SEE ALSO:
Djinn; Melk; Zagaz
SOURCE:
Encyclopedia of Spirits: The Ultimate Guide to the Magic of Fairies, Genies, Demons, Ghosts, Gods & Goddesses – Written by : Judika Illes Copyright © 2009 by Judika Illes.