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Majapahit's Bhre Hyang: The Queen Who Governed the Cosmos
This episode explores the fascinating figure of Bhre Hyang, a queen of Majapahit whose reign coincided with a deep integration of Hindu-Buddhist cosmology into governance. We delve into how she oversaw the construction of Candi Sukuh's controversial linga-yoni terraces, navigated the Paregreg civil war, and maintained the empire's spiritual legitimacy through the saka calendar's wuku cycles. Along the way, we discuss the role of dharma in statecraft, the tension between Trowulan's court and Java's mystical traditions, and how Bhre Hyang's legacy challenges the…
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