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.


O Rei Chegou viva O Rei

The King Came, Long Live the King

Português
D e: Jorge Ben Jor
English
By: Jorge Ben Jor
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
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 Long Live the King
O rei chegou , viva o rei Long Live the King
O rei chegou , viva o rei Long Live the King
O rei chegou , viva o rei Long Live the King

Tradução: Robleh Wais