The Ruby Earring of Bin-Zibab
		Legend contribututed by: Sarge Pereira
	"One of the richest and most powerful women in the history of Africa was Bilqis, the queen of Sheba.  In 900 B.C., Bilqis went to visit Solomon, the wise king of the Hebrews, bringing gifts.  As she arrived in Jerusalem, the people stared in awe at her caravan laden with gold, silks and pearls.  Legend has it, Solomon was pleased and invited her in. (In the voice of Solomon) 'Welcome, Queen Bilqis! What brings you to Jerusalem?' (In the voice of Bilqis) 'Things were down in Sheba, so I thought I'd take a joyride and bring you gifts.' (As Solomon) 'You came 1300 miles… just to bring me presents?' (Imitating the voice of Bilqis) 'To tell you the truth, Sol, one of my spies warned me about a traitor in my midst and sent me a coded clue.  You're wise, could you… possibly decode it for me?' (As Solomon) 'Shoot.' (Bilqis) 'Though blind, to sight I am appealing.  Though deaf I have a feeling you are hearing.  So rhyme and find me by my ruby…' (Solomon) 'Earring!' (Bilqis) 'Find me by my ruby earring… Hmm…' "Her eyes moved around the room and landed on bin-Zibab, the queen's biggest bodyguard who wore an enormous ruby earring.  He went forth with a dagger, but before he could strike the queen, Solomon grabbed his own and had him arrested.  The queen gave Solomon the ruby earring as a token of her gratitude.  Centuries later it found its way to the Temple.  Your quest is to find the Ruby Earring of bin-Zibab and bring it back here." "Thank you Olmec," Kirk says after Olmec finishes telling the story. "Tell us, where is the Ruby Earring?" Olmec replies: "The Ruby Earring of bin-Zibab can be found in the Room… of the Secret Password."
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