Genie, Genii, Jinn: Are They the Same?

I know it has been a while since I've posted anything to the Vade Mecum, where I post my most interesting bits of research. And perhaps this will come off as more of a rant than an educational post, but I need to set the record straight for my own sanity.

Within my stories, I try to make conscious decisions when veering off from folklore and mythology (if folklore and mythology are playing a big role in the story). That isn't to say that I don't break from tradition and make it my own because ...