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Aab-e Hayat
Aab-e Hayat is a Persian phrase meaning Water of Life or Water of Immortality.
Ali ibn Abi Talib
A central figure in Islamic history, cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad.
Allah
The supreme and singular deity in Islamic monotheism, recognized as the absolute creator and sustainer of the universe.
Angel Gabriel
Azdaha
A mythical dragon or giant serpent found in Persian, Turkic, and Bengali folklore, often possessing multiple heads or immense size.
Babylon
An ancient Mesopotamian city-state and empire known for its hanging gardens and the legendary Tower of Babel.
Barishal
A riverine district and major cultural region in southern Bangladesh associated with delta folklore and oral tradition.
Bede people
Bibi Fatema
The daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, significantly revered in Islamic tradition.
Bogura District
A northern Bangladeshi district that contains Mahasthangarh and several important folklore-linked archaeological sites.
Bonbibi
Brahmadaitya
A type of ghost, often described as the restless spirit of a Brahmin.