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Sila (Arabic: سعلا أو سعلاة alternatively spelled Si'la or called Si'lat literally: Hag or treacherous spirits of invariable form, female ghoul, pl. Sa'aali) is a supernatural creature assigned to the jinn in Arabian folklore. These spirits are classified as being one of the most malicious class of jinn. They are described as talented shapeshifters often appearing in human form and female. Despite their impressive shapeshifting abilities, they can be discovered by their hybrid appearences of animals. Accordingly, Si'lat are said to live in the desolate parts of the desert where they lead travellers and nomads astray, leading them to their deaths. . Silas are usually female and aligned to intercourse and a type of magical jinn, not all of them succubi neither female.

Silas are usually female and aligned to intercourse and a type of magical jinn, not all of them succubi neither female.

"Banu Si'lat" (Children of Si'lat myth)
In pre-Islamic Arb, there was said to be one man who fell in love with a si'lat and had children who are known as "Banu Si'lat" It was rumored that the Arab population was concieved from decendents of 'Amr ibn Yarbu's' children who were half-si'lat. Their mother was said to have left her family behind after see lightning in the sky, interpreting as a sign to return back to her clan According to Iraqi historian, Mahmud Shukri al-Alusi, Arabs refer si'lats to women who are said to be slim, witty, powerful and accused of being unloyal seductresses.