Magic carpet
| Magic carpet | |
|---|---|
| Middle Eastern literature element | |
Riding a Flying Carpet, an 1880 painting by Viktor Vasnetsov | |
| Genre | Fantasy |
| In-universe information | |
| Type | Magical carpet |
| Function | Transportation |
| Traits and abilities | Capable of flight, or instant replacement |
A magic carpet, also called a flying carpet, is a legendary carpet and common trope in fantasy fiction. It is typically used as a form of transportation and can quickly or instantaneously carry its user(s) to their destination.