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The Khmer Sky Gods: Devanata and the Divine Kings
We explore how the Khmer Empire legitimized its vast power through the cult of the Devaraja, or God-King. While previous episodes covered the engineering of Angkor’s water systems and the military might of Jayavarman VII, this episode focuses on the theological machinery that held it all together. We trace the evolution of state religion from early Hindu syncretism to the rigid orthodoxy established by Rajarajavarman I in the 10th century. Lucas and Luna discuss the pivotal Sdok Kak Thom inscription, which codified the relationship between the king and Shiva, and examine how queens like…
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