The Emperors

There is a tradition in Ethiopia that dates the Emperors back to Menelik I, son of the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon. Menelik II, who back at the beginning of the 20th century, helped to bring Ethiopia into the modern world, is shown in the first picture below. Haile Selassie I, Emperor through much of the 20th century was in power when we lived in Ethiopia 40 years ago. He kept the spirit of Ethiopia strong through World War II and the Italian occupation. Though his reign was ended in the revolution in 1974, he is still revered as not only a great leader but also as a representative of God in the long line of rulers dating far back in the mists of time. These paintings were in the national museum in Addis Ababa.


Menelik II













Haile Selassie I