"Cancticum Domus Baghdad" or "Anthem of the House of Baghdad" is the Royal Anthem of the micronation Kenkarta, Antarctica. The melody of the anthem is based on "Auferstanden aus Ruinen", the anthem of the former East Germany. The writer of the lyrics is unknown, but it is speculated to be Gustav Vaso, one of leaders of Kenkarta. The lyrics are written in Latin, which talk about the greatness of the leaders of Kenkarta.
Lyrics[]
| Latin | English | Kenkartan |
|---|---|---|
| Regnavit longe super terram.
terrenis superat regna. eterne flammae defensor. signum gloriae Veri Reges Terrae. coronatus a populo Illustrata Gratia Sat. Dixit autem Sap. [ Imperator septentrionalis Domine, Servus Populi. vox eius imperat terra. Imperator universitatis.]* |
He reigns far over the earth.
surpasses earthly kingdoms. defender of the eternal flame. a sign of glory The true Kings of the Earth. crowned by the people Illuminated Grace Sun. And Wisdom said. [ Emperor of the North Star Lord, Servant of the People. His voice commands the earth. Emperor of the Universe.] |
Regnafit lonje super terram.
Terenees superat regna. eterne flammai defensor. sighnum gloriai feri reges terai Koronatus a Populo Ilustrata Geratia Sat. Dixeet autem Sap. [ Imperator septentrionalees Domine, Servus Populee. vox eius imperat tera. Imperator universi.] |
*Repeated twice