Dublin Core

Title

Elephants and Water in the Feasting of Seventeenth Century Acheh

Description

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.

Creator

Anthony Reid

Source

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

Date

1989

Contributor

harith

Type

Journal Article