Abyssinia-iffat

The map above depicts the medieval region of Abyssinia-Iffat, a political entity that flourished during the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries CE. I chose Abyssinia-Iffat as the name of this website because it symbolizes the meeting of different traditions, ideas, and cultures. It therefore seems a fitting emblem for a website that explores diverse areas of human knowledge.

Então vieram os cavaleiros	Then they came, the horsemen
Com os seus uniformes brilhantes	With their brilliant uniforms
Garbosos e triunfantes	Elegant and triumphant
Um abre alas lindo de se ver	Open alas the beauty to see
E logo atrás separados por lanceiros	And the logo behind separated lancers
Vinha a guarda de honra , orgulhosa , polida	Came the guard of honor, prideful, polite
Agressiva , porém bonita	Aggressive, however beautiful
Anunciando e protegendo o rei	Announcing and protecting the King
O rei chegou , viva o rei	The King came, long live the King
O rei chegou , viva o rei	The King came, long live the King
O rei chegou , viva o rei	Que ele governe com sabedoria
That he rules with knowledge	Julgue com justiça e simpatia
Judges with justice and sympathy	Vida longa para o rei
Long life for the King	Que ele seja o portador da paz
That he would be the doorkeeper of peace	E da prosperidade , um homem de boa vontade
And of prosperity, a man of goodwill.	Deus salve o rei
God save the King	O rei chegou , viva o rei
O rei chegou , viva o rei	O rei chegou , viva o rei