Elephants and Water in the Feasting of Seventeenth Century Acheh

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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. Together, they showed the connection between nature, leadership, and community in Acehnese culture during that time.

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Anthony Reid

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Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society,62,part 2.1989.p.25-44.
DS591 RASMJ 1989

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1989

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harith

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Indeks Journal of the Malayan Branch Royal Asiatic Society.

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Anthony Reid, “Elephants and Water in the Feasting of Seventeenth Century Acheh,” Rimbunan: Pangkalan Data Pengajian Melayu, accessed February 3, 2026, https://rimbunan.nusa.my/rimbun/items/show/23064.

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