The mythical creature that might appear when you rub a magic lamp is a genie. According to Arabic and Islamic mythology, a genie is a supernatural creature that can grant wishes to the person who frees them from their lamp or other confinement. Genies are typically depicted as human-like beings with magical powers, such as the ability to control things with their mind, make objects appear and disappear, and manipulate reality. In pop culture, the most famous genie is probably the one from the story of Aladdin, who grants the title character three wishes.