The Ethiopian story Kebra Negast gives the Ethiopian society a since of belonging. This story allows for Ethiopia to trace its past back to the very beginning. When something has history in today's society it holds a certain prestige. The fact that Ethiopian can trace it history back to the time of Solomon and Queen Sheba, gives that society of status that is unique and rich. During that time Solomon was considered a powerful and righteous ruler that people praised. Since the Ethiopian society can trace their history back to Solomon, it shows that they had great and powerful rulers in their past. This also demonstrates that they are a flourishing society.
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