Falak is a giant serpent that resides at the lowest level of existence in Arabian mythology. Its name derives from Arabic, meaning “orbit,” “celestial sphere,” or “star”—hinting at its cosmic significance. Arab storytellers depicted Falak as both a physical entity and a symbol of primordial chaos in Middle Eastern folklore.

According to collections like One Thousand and One Nights, Falak possesses enough power to destroy all creation but remains restrained solely by its fear of Allah. This makes the serpent a powerful symbol of how even the most destructive forces ultimately submit to divine will.