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Originally Posted by tom hyle
Technically kris-like swords without a seperate ganga are "iras ganga" "without ganga" and are not kris per se.
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What gave you that idea Tom?
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Originally Posted by tom hyle
Kris per se is a very holy and magical weapon. It can only be used or carried by certain persons for certain purposes, etc.
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The keris has been a part of the dress of Indonesian people for centuries, both the royal and elite as well as the common man. It was worn daily and a man wouldn't dream of being without it. An adult male not having at least one keris and probably several (handed down from relatives) would be a big exception in the culture.