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The kris of Malaysia (or keris) is a traditional straight or curvy-bladed dagger which is an important component of ceremonial dress in Malay culture. The wavy design of the narrow blade creates a large and severe wound from which victims seldom recover.
The kris or keris is a distinctive, asymmetrical dagger from the Indonesian island of Java. Both weapon and spiritual object, the kris is considered to possess magical powers. The earliest known kris goes back to the tenth century and spread from the island of Java throughout Southeast Asia.
One of the uniqueness of the Keris is its connection with the serpent or Naga. A Chinese monk, I-Ching, who lived in Java during the late 7th century, noticed the local Buddhism possessed a unique characteristic: praying Naga deities.
Keris Types and Terms by Geoffrey Hodgson The regional classification of keris proposed by Woolley and quoted by Hill, supra pp. 32-3, provides the basic requirement for keris identification. Since, however, all kiris are derived from Javanese weapons and because hilts and scabbards easily could be
7 sie 2011 · The most famous Malay dagger is the “Keris Taming sari” owned by the legendary Malaccan warrior Hang Tuah. The one, who possessed it, was said to be invincible. This was Malaysia’s equivalent of King Arthur’s sword, the legendary “Excalibur”.
31 sie 2021 · PDF | The current article examined some issues on Kris, a traditional weapon of Indonesia as a high cultural heritage, which is up to now still... | Find, read and cite all the research you need...
8 maj 2023 · The Balinese Kris, also known as Keris, is an iconic and culturally significant weapon in Bali. It holds a prominent place in Balinese folklore, rituals, and traditional ceremonies. The Kris is not just a weapon; it is considered a sacred object that embodies spiritual and mystical qualities.
