The Queen of Sheba

"The Queen of Sheba" is a poetic retelling of the legendary encounter between the iconic figures Solomon and Balkis, drawing on Arabic folklore and translated by E. Powys Mathers from Dr. J. C. Mardrus's work. Set in the ancient land of Yemen, the story weaves together themes of beauty, wisdom, and power as it explores the charged dynamics between Balkis—a queen of mystery and sovereignty—and Solomon, a prophet and master of the jinn. The narrative is enriched with symbols, talismanic elements, and moral questions, accompanied by additional materials that contextualize the myth within various traditions.