Djinn are demonic entities that frequent regions of desolation; both the external, physical regions of the deserts, and the internal, haunted regions of the psyche. They are spiritually ambiguous and capable of assuming any form. In Eastern understanding, they present themselves at times of duress, and frequently reflect and address the psychological character of their beholder, engaging him on the field of his particular fears and desires. They are manifestations of Self-confrontation and Self-definition at moments of profound doubt and challenge. As such, they can be known and understood as agents of Self-revelation.