Adaption, Cultural poetic, Ibn Fadlan, Travelogue, Mobility This paper delves into the socio-historical contexts of Ibn Fadlan’s manuscript and its subsequent adaptations in the 20th and 21st centuries, employing Greenblatt’s concept of cultural poetics. By examining Crichton’s Eaters of the Dead (1976), McTernan’s The 13th Warrior (1999), and Anzour’s Saqf Al-Alam (2007), we aim to uncover the transformative processes the manuscript and the character of Ibn Fadlan have undergone across different periods and cultures. Each adaptation is analyzed within its specific cultural and social backdrop, revealing how it reflects the historical and social realities of its time. This study illustrates how Ibn Fadlan’s manuscript serves as a palimpsest, continually rewritten to fit the socio-historical contexts of each era. Through these adaptations, we explore the dynamic interplay between culture, history, and narrative, demonstrating how stories evolve while retaining their core essence. Ultimately, this research sheds light on the enduring relevance of Ibn Fadlan’s experiences, demonstrating how they resonate across time and space, shaping and reshaping cultural identities in an ever-changing world.

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