Origin LegendsEthiopian Folklore
The Lion of Judah
The epic origin of Ethiopia's royal line and its sacred connection to King Solomon.
Queen MakedaKing Solomon
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Ethiopian Folklore
Part of the World Mythologies collection
6 Stories
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Origin LegendsEthiopian Folklore
Menelik Son of Solomon
The legendary founder of Ethiopia’s royal line brings the Ark of the Covenant to his homeland.
Menelik IQueen Makeda
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Origin LegendsEthiopian Folklore
The Kebra Nagast
The epic tale of a queen’s quest for wisdom and the divine birth of an empire.
Queen MakedaKing Solomon
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Origin LegendsEthiopian Folklore
The Ark of the Covenant in Ethiopia
How Menelik I brought the sacred Ark of the Covenant to the heart of Ethiopia.
Queen MakedaKing Solomon
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Classic TalesEthiopian Folklore
The Queen of Sheba's Visit
A legendary queen travels across deserts to test a king's wisdom and changes history forever.
Queen MakedaKing Solomon
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Classic TalesEthiopian Folklore
The Legend of King Lalibela
A divinely chosen king carves a 'New Jerusalem' from solid Ethiopian rock with the help of angels.
King LalibelaHarbay
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