How did the Arabian Nights come into existence?

Answer 1

The specific origins of the stories in Arabian Nights are unknown. It is agreed that the stories were passed down verbally for centuries before being recorded in the 14th century. The stories have origins in Indian, Persian, and Arabic oral traditions. Around the time that the stories were recorded in writing, the Arabic-speaking world was experiencing a renaissance of art and culture, which might explain the desire to spread the stories in writing.

Citations: encyclopedia(.)com, article: The Arabian Nights

pookpress(.)co(.)uk, article: Arabian Nights – One Thousand and One Nights

Answer 2

The Arabian Nights, also known as One Thousand and One Nights, is a collection of Middle Eastern folklore and stories that originated in the Islamic Golden Age. It is believed that the stories were originally compiled in Arabic during the Islamic Golden Age, drawing from various cultures and traditions, and have been passed down through oral tradition before being written down. The most famous version of these stories was compiled by Arabic scholars in the 9th century.