Are tales of MAGIC CARPETS based in fact?

Since ancient times, the idea of the flying carpet has lodged in the human psyche and become a lasting symbol in the arts and literature. Think of Disney's animated film "Aladdin," where the main character and his friends have many adventures on the flying carpet.
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www.ancient-origins.net/myths...
arsinruggallery.com/unveiling...
www.onverticality.com/blog/th...