Sarkin Aljan Suleimanu
Sarkin Aljan Suleimanu translates as “Solomon, King of the Djinn.” He is the ruler of Jangare, the invisible city where the Bori spirits dwell. All of the other Bori spirits are subordinate to him. He is the ruler of the Bori but also specifically head of the first house of Bori spirits, which incorporates the House of Blind Spirits, the chief’s bodyguard, and his smiths (all spirits). Sarkin Aljan Suleimanu is the adopted son of two now inactive spirits—pre-Islamic spirits who did not make the transition to an Islamic society. His queen is Bakar Doguwa, “the black, tall woman,” also known as Inna. Speculation is that if Sarkin Aljan Suleimanu is the biblical King Solomon, then Bakar Doguwa is the Queen of Sheba. Bakar Doguwa is sometimes identified with the snake charmer image now most frequently associated with Mami Waters.
Sarkin Aljan Suleimanu causes and heals headaches.
ATTRIBUTE:
Ostrich feather fan
OFFERINGS:
He is a king and expects only the finest offerings. He likes gifts that are extravagant or unique whether because of cost, quality or scarcity.
SEE ALSO:
Aljan; Bori; Djinn; Inna; Lilith; Mami Waters; Solomon, King
SOURCE:
Encyclopedia of Spirits: The Ultimate Guide to the Magic of Fairies, Genies, Demons, Ghosts, Gods & Goddesses– Written by :Judika Illes Copyright © 2009 by Judika Illes.