The Ethiopian Orthodox Church is host to an extensive repertoire of stories and tales that have caught the imagination of its own community as well as that of many others who have visited Ethiopia or have taken an interest in it. These are stories that have been told in churches and in homes up and down the country, as well as in diaspora communities all over the world over many centuries. Stories often depicted in artwork on church walls and in thousands upon thousands of manuscripts in a multitude of versions. Stories so colourful, rich and full of wisdom that offer unique insights into this most ancient of African literatures. We hope you enjoy the first in our series of "Stories from the Traditional Literature of Ethiopia". The Story of Belaiy Seb is that of a most pious man who is so cruelly tricked by Satan.