The Kris Mystic Weapon of the Malay World

No other weapon so characterizes the Malay world as the kris, an elongated dagger. Surrounded by a wealth of lore, it has always been an object of intense curiosity and interest to outsiders. In this account the author examines in turn the various aspects of the mystery and the legend, discusses its...

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Main Author: Frey, Edward (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Singapore Oxford University Press 1988
Edition:Second Edition
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