The Dragon Warrior Sakti
Mystery of the Death Palace
Three months had passed, after all was safe. Anggala and Wulan Ayu had received the teachings of science from Wiratama and Ki Sura Jaya's grandfathers. Anggala received the knowledge of the God's Site up to the twelfth level, and also the science of 'White Light Magic Withering' from Wiratama's grandfather. After being in the kingpin for about three months, the two young warriors continued their journey in search of the Flying Dragon Swordsman and the pursuit of the Black Dragon Swordsman.
This time Pendekar Naga Sakti and Bidadari Penyabur Nyawa began to enter the territory of the Kingdom of Srivijaya Border with the territory of Bengkulu Province now, the region is famous for its Gunungnya, namely Mount Dempo. Mount Dempo is an active volcano that is now located in the Pagar Alam Regency area.
(As the author promises, the author will add to our knowledge by peeling about the typical weapons of the area that are passed or visited mcnya. This time mc entered the area of palembang or south Sumatra province.)
1 Skin
One of the typical weapons of Palembang that is known to have a fairly interesting philosophy is Skin. This weapon also had an inspiration for making torches for Asia in 2018. Skin is one of the traditional weapons originating from South Sumatra. Besides known as Skin, this weapon is also often referred to by the name of Chicken, Chicken Spurs, and Jembio.
This is quite reasonable considering this weapon has a shape that is almost similar to spurs and rooster tails. This weapon has a short-shaped characteristic with two double-sided blades that are quite sharp and deadly. Unlike ordinary knives, Skin has a curved shape with a sharp enough tip similar to Kerambit in West Sumatra.
Although it has a shape that is almost similar, but Skin itself has a much smaller size. The handle for this weapon is made of wood with a hole in the end of the handle to lock the weapon. This skin is usually used for close combat. This weapon is effective enough to stab and tear.
Some people believe that Skin is one of the weapons that have magical value. The existence of traditional Palembang weapons is said to be a cultural blend between Malay and Chinese. Skin itself is usually made of steel with good quality.
Skin itself consists of two kinds, namely Skin Rambai chicken which has a size of about 20-30 cm and Skin Taji chicken which has a much smaller size, which is about 10-15 cm.
Palembang Keris
Keris is one of the typical weapons that are quite well known in the country. Keris is a type of stabbing weapon that has a characteristic wavy. Keris itself is a weapon that has been used during the kingdom. Unlike the keris in the land of Sunda and Java. Palembang keris has unique characteristics and is different from other types of keris.
Well, Palembang keris is known to have a slightly wide angle shape that is much longer than the keris in Java or Sunda. Keris Palembang itself is known to have an odd curve or curve. Usually the indentation itself consists of 7, 9, and 13 indentations. Keris Palembang is usually made from a mixture of several metals, namely Pamor, Iron and Steel.
The handle of the keris itself is usually made of very hard wood or made of ivory carved into the head of a bird. While the scabbard itself is in the form of a Bidar boat, which became a symbol of the sovereignty of the Sultanate of Palembang in the past known as a powerful Maritime kingdom.
Well, in addition to being used as a weapon, Palembang keris is also often used as a symbol of power and strength. Keris itself is often used by local people for a traditional ritual or embedded in traditional clothing.
3 Koodles
Next is Kudok. This traditional weapon typical of Palembang comes from the Pagar region of nature. An area located in southern Sumatra. Kudok is a small knife that has a shape similar to a Badik that comes from the Lampung area. Kudok itself is a weapon that is often carried by the community in ancient times as a weapon for defense.
This weapon is used for close combat. Kudok itself consists of various types. However, what is quite well known by the community is the types of Luncu, Gerahang, Rambai Ayam and Betelok. The hull is made of iron metal. While the handle itself is usually made of various types of wood that monkeys such as Teak wood, Nangka wood, and Ghumai wood.
Scabies are also often used by the community to help with daily activities such as gardening and farming. While the people who are in the headwaters of the natural fence itself still carry out the tradition of carrying this weapon for defense, especially by single men.
Trident Spear
In addition to Kudok, another traditional weapon that is also famous in Palembang is the Trident Spear. People themselves often call one of these special weapons with the Serampang trident. Trident Spear is a spear that has 3 pointed blade.
Spear itself is a weapon that is commonly found in various countries. This was a weapon used during the kingdom. Trisula spear itself is said to be part of the development of the kingdom of Srivijaya in the country, which is around the 7th century AD.
As we know that Srivijaya itself is a Hindu kingdom that believes in the existence of Lord Shiva, where in this case he is believed to often carry a trident as a weapon. Nonetheless, there is no definitive information about the origin of any of these traditional weapons.
Trident itself has a sharp characteristic in each knife eye. In addition to being used to attack or defend, the trident itself is often used as a symbol of wisdom and courage. Well, the public itself can see the form of weapons relics from this kingdom directly at the Balaputradewa Museum.
Hembrug Klewang
Well, the last weapon is Klewang Hembrug. This weapon is known as from the province of South Sumatra. At first glance this weapon looks similar to a sharp one-edged sword or a machete. It has a size and is quite slim. This weapon is effective enough to stab, slash and slash.
This weapon has a fairly variable length. However, in general, this weapon has a size of about 36-76 cm. This weapon consists of two types, namely Klewang which is short in shape and Klewang long in curved shape. Klewang's own weapons allegedly began to be known when there was a war against Aceh.
Klewang itself is a weapon that is quite difficult to find. This weapon is usually one of the legacy weapons that are often passed down by generations.
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We return to the Journey of Anggala and Wulan Ayu who just entered the forest in the region of Mount Dempo. The silent atmosphere that enveloped the forest of Mount Dempo made the sound of the clattering of horse legs so clearly heard. Swordsman Naga Sakti and Wulan Ayu get out of the streets giving way to the sound of the horses are quite crowded.
"Heaa!....Oh...!" it looked like dozens of people in red were racing horses pretty quickly. Some of the men appeared to be armed with Kedok overtaken by their waists.
Suddenly so through Anggala and Wulan Ayu, the men in black stopped their horses and gazed towards the Swordsman of the Milky Way Dragon and the Life-Activating Angel.
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