Sinbad the Sailor is a folk tale from the Middle-Eastern story collection “1001 Nights” and one of the most famous heroes of literature. In the tales of his seven voyages as he sails the Indian Ocean, he survives terrible dangers, battles incredible monsters, visits beautiful lands and meets supernatural forces. Sinbad constantly gets into trouble during his adventures, but manages to find his way out of them due to a combination of luck and resourcefulness. All the details of his travels show many aspects of trade in the East, including piracy and the commerce of “treasures” like diamonds, ivory, cloves, coconut, and sandalwood. According to some legends, it is possible that Sinbad was a real historical figure, but that has yet to be proven.