The Three Thousand Years of Longing series of blog posts, by A.C. Wise, is a fascinating study of the Djinn stories from the Quran, the Hebrew Bible, and ancient Persian (Zoroastrian) texts. Wise guides us through a history of what we now commonly call manifestations or possessing mediums but at that time was called “the opening of a spirit.” The arc of this series is about three millennia: it reflects on how spirits came to be wild things and also considers some angels who abandoned their humanity for long periods to become something else. The series title comes from a translation of a passage in the Quran that explains that spirits would take on human form to witness and comprehend the delights of Allah’s creation. The author was inspired by the research she did for her book “Through a Glass Brightly”, which explores how Djinn’s stories were used in English literary culture from the 18th century to the early 20th century. It includes an analysis of Djinn as a myth, literature, and popular culture like fictional books, plays, and films.
Do you know about the release date of Three Thousand Years:
This series will be released on 26 August 2022. Also, the series has long been written, it just needs editing. This series comprises nine entries/articles. The first six entries/articles are from A.C Wise’s blog and the last three articles are from her book “Three Thousand Years of Longing”.In this article, Wise discusses how Arabic cultures tell their stories of spirits, angels, and demons in one way, but another culture tells them differently.
Here is the plot of Three Thousand Years discussed:
The plot of the series is told through the stories of ancient Persia, India, and modern-day Arabia. You can read the whole story on this website. In this first entry, Wise explains how in old Persia demons were “people that were born of man.” They were not considered to be demonic spirits in the modern sense. Wise discusses what she learned about Inanna/Ishtar and how it led her to knowledge about the Djinns. In this post Wise looks at how djinns and evil angels created sin for humans.
The Name of Cast & Characters of Three Thousand Years:
- Tilda Swinton
- Idris Elba
- Pia Thunderbolt
- Berk Ozturk
- Anthony Moisset
- Alyla Browne
- Sage Mcconnell
- Abel Bond
What can we expect from the Three Thousand Years?
We can expect a story of demons and angels. In this entry, Wise discusses how certain ancient Middle Eastern cultures saw humans as a gateway to the world of divine spirits. They saw the connection between humans and divine beings as a two-way street – humans could open themselves to receive visits from spirits, in dreams and visions,s or in waking life, but also spirits could open themselves up to become part of a human being’s body. Wise reflects on her own experiences with possession as well as previous research into ancient Persian beliefs about spirit possession by James R. Russell and his work on the Zoroastrian “Book of Zoroaster.
Who are the director’s favorite characters and why?
The favorite character from the director is Tilda Swinton’s character Pia Thunderbolt. Tilda Swinton’s character does not have many dialogues but she has a strong presence throughout the series. She instigates the story and continues to push it forward. She keeps pressing for more answers and understanding from her clients, writers, and readers. This is why Tilda Swinton’s character is the director’s favorite because she takes control over the whole story and moves it forward.
What is the storyline of the Three Thousand Years?
The storyline of the series is told through the stories of ancient Persia, India, and modern-day Arabia. You can read the whole story on this website. In this first entry, Wise explains how in old Persia demons were “people that were born of man.” They were not considered to be demonic spirits in the modern sense. Wise discusses what she learned about Inanna/Ishtar and how it led her to knowledge about the Djinns.
What has been the source of inspiration for this series?
This article is a summary of Wise’s talk she gave at the Unbelievable conference on the Djinns. In this article, Wise discusses how certain ancient Middle Eastern cultures saw humans as a gateway to the world of divine spirits. They saw the connection between humans and divine beings as a two-way street – humans could open themselves to receive visits from spirits, in dreams and visions, or in waking life, but also spirits could open themselves up to become part of a human being’s body.
