5 things you don't know about keris

5 things you don't know about keris

Keris is a dagger-like weapon used mainly by the warriors, rulers and commoners alike in early Malay Kingdoms in the Malay Archipelago. It is the most recognised symbol of the Nusantara. It is famous for it’s folklore from the Taming Sari of Hang Tuah and the infamous story of Laksamana Bentan stabbing the Sultan of Johor on a pedestal which is called “Sultan Mahmud Mangkat Dijulang”. It can be also seen on many coat of arms such as the Malaysia Army (Tentera Darat) and the Royal Malaysian Police Force (Polis Diraja Malaysia). However in modern times, the Keris seems to be dying of its main use beside traditional ceremonies. With the invention of gunpowder and the modern gun, swords and daggers, including Keris is no longer relevant for use of war.

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https://www.locco.com.my/2018/09/05/5-things-you-dont-know-about-the-keris/

Locco

5 September 2018

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The Keris is seen as a symbol of an identity, grandeur and supremacy of a person. It also shows the attitude and social standing of the owner by just looking at the type of Keris that is owned by the person. Only high ranking officials, army leaders and Sultans has their Keris’s named. The most famous is the Taming Sari which is believed to be the Keris of Hang Tuah when he was named Laksamana (Admiral) by the Sultan of Melaka. Today, the Taming Sari is now part of the Sultan of Perak’s Royal Regalia (Alat Kebesaran Diraja). Besides that, the Keris symbolizes the fighting spirit within the malay culture and their heroism back in the olden days. That’s why Keris is a popular addition in many coat of arms, most obviously the National Coat of Arms. It also the most common identity of the Malay culture.