..and yet another Visayan Sword

Spunjer · 9th November 2005, 11:53 AM

Battara,

thanks for that tidbit. i wasn't aware of that...

R.C.

yes, i've read the Macachor/Nepangue theory and it is very interesting. granted it's been defended by lots of people that FMA has been in the philippines since pre spanish times but it does kinda make you think the possibility of the creation of this was due to the need of the people to defend themselves against marauders.
going back to the sword: it is kinda odd why advertise the owner's faith on it (cross). couple things: could be the christian version of anting-anting, or some sort of identity against a different religion (in this case, islam), kinda like a coat of arms...

9th November 2005, 11:53 AM	#9
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	Battara, thanks for that tidbit. i wasn't aware of that... R.C. yes, i've read the Macachor/Nepangue theory and it is very interesting. granted it's been defended by lots of people that FMA has been in the philippines since pre spanish times but it does kinda make you think the possibility of the creation of this was due to the need of the people to defend themselves against marauders. going back to the sword: it is kinda odd why advertise the owner's faith on it (cross). couple things: could be the christian version of anting-anting, or some sort of identity against a different religion (in this case, islam), kinda like a coat of arms...