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Majapahit's River Gods: Water Magic and Empire
While we often look to the sword or the spice trade when discussing Majapahit’s dominance, Episode 269 explores the invisible architecture of water that held the empire together. Lucas and Luna dive into the spiritual mechanics of the Brantas River basin, examining how kings like Hayam Wuruk used ritual purification and hydraulic engineering as intertwined tools of statecraft. We uncover the role of the Dharmadhyaksa in overseeing these sacred rites, and how the concept of Dewi Sri was not just agricultural folklore but a political mandate for stability. From the Candi Tikus bathing pools to…
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