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Originally Posted by ariel
You would not hesitate to call me on the carpet if I posted here my personal belief that Shamshirs originally came from Nicaragua.
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You mean they didn't !?!
Seriously Ariel , swords and mysticism are historically and inextricably entwined throughout most Eastern and many Western cultures ; the cruciform shape of the European sword of the 12th and 13 century crusaders for example representing the sword as an implement of God's will ; Thulfiqar and the religious significance of the bifurcated blade to Muslims .
Nowhere is this mysticism more evident than in the keris .
I can see no problem with letting keris enthusiasts hash this subject out in the forum providing they do so in a polite and civilised manner .
I would however very much like to see this discourse continue in English because it is the 'lingua franca' of this forum .
I agree with you that we are getting somewhat mired in this thread and I think it is due mostly to language differences and interpretation .
The EEW forum is a buffet of sorts ; when passing through the line if you find a particular dish unappealing then don't put it on your plate .
