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Majapahit's Rice Terraces and the Goddess of Abundance
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the intricate world of Majapahit's rice agriculture, focusing on the sacred role of the rice goddess Dewi Sri and the ancient subak irrigation system that sustained the empire. They discuss how the Javanese calendar, with its wuku cycles, dictated planting and harvesting rituals, and how the Brantas River basin was transformed into a network of terraced paddies. Lucas explains the connection between water temples, such as Candi Tikus, and the subak system, revealing how spiritual and practical aspects of farming were inseparable. The conversation…
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