The Tale of the Fisherman and the Jinni

"The Tale of the Fisherman and the Jinni" is a story from *One Thousand and One Nights* about a fisherman who releases a jinni from a sealed bottle. The jinni had been trapped for centuries and initially threatens to kill the fisherman, but the fisherman cleverly tricks him back into the bottle. Later, the jinni tries to reward him, revealing the importance of wisdom and prudence in dealing with powerful beings. The tale highlights themes of cleverness, justice, and the unpredictable nature of trust and deception.