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A Coffin for an Emperor: A Journey to Ethiopia's Sacred Lake

A Coffin for an Emperor: A Journey to Ethiopia's Sacred Lake

Fields, Orion

Paperback

African HistoryComparative ReligionReligion General

ISBN13: 9798254388791
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Mar 31 2026
Pages: 156
Weight: 0.41
Height: 0.36 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
At the roof of the world, on a vast Ethiopian lake, lie islands shrouded in mist and legend. These are the island sanctuaries of Tana, ancient monasteries that for centuries have served as the silent guardians of a nation's soul. When empires crumbled and invaders threatened, it was here that priceless treasures, from the crowns of emperors to manuscripts believed to show the face of God, were hidden away in a desperate gambit for survival. This book takes you on a journey across these sacred waters, into the heart of a living history. Meet the abbots who play a timeless game of political chess and the monks who dedicate twenty years to learning a single, sacred note of the hypnotic Zema chant. Discover the stories of empresses and emperors, of fire and flood, and of the unwavering faith that has preserved a unique culture against all odds. 'The Island Sanctuaries of Tana' is more than a history; it is a narrative exploration into a world where faith is a fortress and water is a line drawn against the ravages of time, revealing an echo of the past that is far more than just a memory.

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