But not all stories end with King Solomon in possession of this mighty artifact. In certain versions of the tale, Solomon loses his ring in tragic circumstances. One legend recounts how a demon, disguised as Solomon, stole the ring and cast the true king into exile. For a time, Solomon wandered the earth as a beggar, separated from the source of his power. Eventually, however, the ring was recovered from the belly of a fish and returned to Solomon, restoring him to his rightful place as ruler. This tale speaks to the timeless battle between light and darkness, wisdom and folly.