Suleiman

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Suleiman
Information
Colors White mana
Species Human
Job King
Birth, Life & Death
Birthplace Rabiah
Lifetime Mythical times, pre mending

King Suleiman was an ancient king of Rabiah before the Thousandfold Refraction, esteemed for his wisdom and the many Djinni and Efreeti he had imprisoned.[1]

Behind the scenes

As referenced by the card's flavor text, Suleiman is based on the biblical king Solomon.[2] In One Thousand and One Nights, Solomon sealed a djinni in a bottle, which is referenced in his ability and associated cards.[3] The spelling of his name may be a reference to the Islamic pronunciation of the character's name, or to the longest-reigning sultan of the Ottoman Empire, Suleiman the Magnificent, who is also referenced on the Universes Beyond card Royal Assassin (Assassin's Creed, #306).

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References

  1. Magic Arcana (July 10, 2002). "Suleiman and the genies". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast. Archived from the original on 2021-04-18.
  2. Mark Rosewater (February 16, 2015). "Kings & Things". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  3. Michael G. Ryan (August 09, 2002). "Magic: The Naming - Arabian Nights". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast. Archived from the original on 2020-08-12.