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The Leper King: Yasovarman I and Angkor's Enigmatic Statue
This episode dives into the mystery of the Leper King statue at Angkor Thom. Lucas and Luna explore the identity of the figure depicted, whether it represents the Khmer king Yasovarman I, the Hindu god Yama, or a legendary leper king. They discuss the statue's unique appearance, its connection to the Terrace of the Leper King, and the conflicting theories proposed by historians like George Coedès. The conversation also touches on the statue's discovery, its relocation to the National Museum of Cambodia, and the possibility that it was part of a larger funerary complex. Along the…
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