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Aug 2021
32m 35s

Episode 27: The Incredible Flying Kris

ALLYSON HEALEY
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The podcast returns as sharp as ever with a discussion of an example of a Malaysian blade called a kris! Allyson talks about the transition from Hinduism to Islam in Southeast Asia, tales from the Mahabharata, and the impact of colonialism (again). 

© 2021 Allyson Healey

Theme music © 2021 Bruce Healey

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Water Lily by Kevin MacLeod
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License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Stormfront by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4421-stormfront
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