Balkis
Britishnoun
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Thompson's opera, retitled Solomon and Balkis, had its world premiere last Sunday over a CBS network.
From Time Magazine Archive
The Arabian version has it that the Queen of Sheba's name was Balkis, that she went to Solomon in fear and trembling.
From Time Magazine Archive
In the end Solomon is surprised to discover that clever Queen Balkis engineered the whole thing, to silence the 999 quarreling wives.
From Time Magazine Archive
Three times he prostrated himself at the feet of Balkis, and ordered the litter to advance which had been prepared to receive her.
From Balthasar and Other Works - 1909 by Mrs. John Lane
"It is true, then," said Balkis as they supped together, "that Queen Guidace is not so beautiful as I?"
From Balthasar and Other Works - 1909 by Mrs. John Lane
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