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Elephants and water played important symbolic and practical roles in seventeenth-century Acheh’s feasting ceremonies. Elephants were a sign of power and status, often featured in grand celebrations, while water rituals helped bless and purify events.…

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German travel books from the 17th and 18th centuries offer valuable insights into how Europeans viewed the East, including Southeast Asia. These writings reflect curiosity, misunderstandings, and sometimes admiration for local cultures, while also…

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