Ousas
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Ousas or Ousana (c.500
) was a king of Axum. He is primarily known from the coins minted during his reign.
Because the gold coins issued with this king's name closely resemble those of King Kaleb
, Munro-Hay suggests that Ousas may be another name of Tazena, who is described both in Ethiopian tradition and on Kaleb's coins as his father.
500
Year 500 was a leap year starting on Saturday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Patricius and Hypatius...
) was a king of Axum. He is primarily known from the coins minted during his reign.
Because the gold coins issued with this king's name closely resemble those of King Kaleb
Kaleb of Axum
Kaleb is perhaps the best-documented, if not best-known, king of Axum. Procopius of Caesarea calls him "Hellestheaeus", a variant of his throne name Ella Atsbeha or Ella Asbeha...
, Munro-Hay suggests that Ousas may be another name of Tazena, who is described both in Ethiopian tradition and on Kaleb's coins as his father.