A ruler from this dynasty was given the title "Exterminator of the Jews" and had an enemy monarch's dead body cut into pieces and shipped across his country. Another ruler from this dynasty commissioned a work that opens with 318 "orthodox fathers" debating the glory of kings. The religious policies of a ruler from this dynasty were opposed by the nun Walatta Petros. Rulers from this dynasty were reduced to figureheads during a period known as the "Era of Princes." Yekuno Amlak founded this dynasty, which got Portuguese assistance in defending itself against the Adal Sultanate. The Kebra Nagast enabled this dynasty to overthrow the Zagwe (ZAHG-way), since it justified this dynasty's descent from the Queen of Sheba. For 10 points, name this dynasty which ruled Ethiopia and is named for an ancient wise king of Israel. ■END■
ANSWER: Solomonic dynasty [or House of Solomon; or Solomonid dynasty]
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