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Majapahit's Keris: Sacred Blades and Spiritual Power
Long before the legendary Gajah Mada and the golden age of Hayam Wuruk, the keris was already being forged in the volcanic heart of Java. In this episode, Lucas and Luna delve into the keris — not just as a weapon, but as a spiritual artifact, a symbol of authority, and a political tool in the Majapahit Empire. They explore the origins of the keris, its connection to the Indian subcontinent's wavy-bladed swords, and its evolution into a distinctly Javanese heirloom. The conversation covers the role of the empu — the master smith — who was believed to channel supernatural forces, the…
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