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Show King Solomona Magic Carpet Prince Ahmed's story of the magic I carpet of Tangu, which would transport trans-port any one who sat on it to the place he wished to reach, has Its counterpart in the Koran.. King Solomon, Solo-mon, it is told, had a earpe with the same magic quality. It was made of green silk, and on its was placed his throne when he wished to travel. Spirits Htood on the left hand of the king, and on his right stood men ana women. Then Solomon told the wind where he wished to go, and Immediately Im-mediately the carpet rose into the air with all w ho stood upon it, ' nd travled swiftly to Its destination, while birds with outstretched wings flew overhead to screen ' the royal presence from (the sun. |