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Majapahit's Royal Women: Power Behind the Throne
They weren't just consorts. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the overlooked role of royal women in the Majapahit Empire, from Queen Tribhuwana Tunggadewi, who ruled during the pivotal Palapa Oath, to Queen Suhita, whose reign was marked by the Paregreg civil war. We look at how these women wielded power, navigated court politics, and shaped the empire's destiny, drawing on sources like the Nagarakretagama and Pararaton. We also discuss the Javanese concept of ratu, the symbolic role of the queen as the embodiment of the realm, and how their legacies were later mythologized…
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