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This link is interesting. There is a warning not to see what you want to see, {scroll down to sub title "The Paradise Show"} but this kind of imagery appears frequently on these weapons. We know the back ground and setting, also that the peoples are Muslim, that weapons, warriors, jihad, death and martyrdom often go hand in hand with faith and paradise. Mottos and talismans of a religous nature are common on edged weapons the world over. It is not unreasonable to consider exploring possible links to "higher?" depictions of paradise in Islamic art and architecture.
http://www.sonic.net/~tallen/palmtree/ip.html Last edited by Tim Simmons; 15th February 2009 at 10:44 AM. |
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Thanks Tim,
Some symbols, like Ali's sword, probably don't have that many probable interpretations? But for a star, or a star formation of five, it's quite open. Both the star in itself, that could maybe symbolise something celestial, and the number 5 have a lot of possible explanations: - the 5 palaces of Malay metaphysics - heart, stomach, liver, lungs and the complete body? - the 5 daily prayers? - 5 fingers in your eye, against the evil eye? - the old Hindu-Malay divination system of the 5 times of the day and the 5 days - Katika Lima? - maybe Paradise somehow or maybe something else? I am open and curious for suggestions. Michael |
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