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Majapahit's Sacred Keris: Power, Magic and the Forge
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the keris, the iconic wavy-bladed dagger that was far more than a weapon in Majapahit. They trace its origins to the 9th century, its rise as a symbol of authority and spiritual power, and its role in court ritual and rebellion. Learn about the legendary empu, or master smiths, who forged blades with cosmic significance, the Pamor pattern welding technique, and the keris's connection to Javanese cosmology. Discover how the Majapahit court used keris as heirlooms, how the Paregreg civil war saw keris politics at play, and how the tradition…
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