Majapahit's Keris: The Sacred Blade of Power and Mysticism

Majapahit: The Empire That Once Ruled Indonesia — Fexingo History · Jul 23, 2026 · 7m · transcript

This episode of Fexingo History explores the keris, the distinctive wavy-bladed dagger that was far more than a weapon in Majapahit society. Lucas and Luna delve into the keris as a symbol of spiritual authority, a marker of social status, and a conduit for cosmic forces. They discuss the legend of Mpu Empu, the master smiths who forged blades with mystical properties, and how Majapahit rulers used keris to legitimize their rule. The conversation touches on the keris in the Pararaton and Nagarakretagama, the role of pamor (pattern welding) in imbuing blades with power, and how the keris…