Buraq

Origin: Islamic mythology

Combination: human + horse

Classification: Mammal

Other Names: Baraq, Al-Buraq

Associations: divinity, journey, light 

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Buraq is a mythical creature from Islamic tradition, described as a white, winged horse with a human face. According to Islamic beliefs, Buraq carried the Prophet Muhammad on a miraculous journey known as the Night Journey (Isra and Mi'raj). The journey took the Prophet from Mecca to Jerusalem and then ascended to the heavens. Besides representing the extraordinary nature of the Prophet Muhammad's journey and his closeness to the divine, it also symbolizes the concept of spiritual ascension and the transcendent connection between the earthly and celestial realms.