Queen of Sheba

Queen of Sheba (or Saba) ruled the ancient kingdom of Sheba sometime in 10th century BC. She is reffered to in the Hebrew Bible, the New testament, Habeshan history and the Muslim Koran, she also appears in Turkish and Persian paintings and in Kabbalistic treatises. She is known by many names: Sheba, Saba, Makeda, Maqueda, Bilqis, Balkis, Mareb, Felix, Niculae.

Despite all the mystery surrounding her, Sheba has became a symbol of wisdom, beauty and power. Her story inspired painters and Hollywood movie makers. A tale of her love affair with King Salomon in still told in Africa and Arabia.

**** Under the name Bilquis she she plays a minor role in a Neil Gaiman's book - "American Gods" ****