The Kris Mystic Weapon of the Malay World
No other weapon so characterizes the Malay world as the famous kris. Its origins are shrouded in mystery, it is credited with supernatural powers, and it serves as a status symbol for its owner. In this book, a leading expert in Malay weaponry examines the various aspect of the kris legend, discusse...
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Oxford University Press
1986
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The Kris Mystic Weapon of the Malay World