Bagus Talks

ORIGIN OF THE KERIS AND ITS DEVELOPMENT
TO THE 14TH CENTURY
A paper which sets forth evidence to be found in the monuments of Central and East Java as the basis for a commentary upon the origin and development of a traditional Javanese weapon.
by A.G. MAISEY
Abstract
The modern keris has existed since at least the mid 14th Century. [...]

Javanese Spritualy Weapon
KERIS
The most famous pusaka or heirloom for Javanese people is Keris (dagger). In the ancient time, a man is not considered as a real man if he has no keris. The keris is highly valued, treated and respected with special care.

This pusaka is usually inherited from fore fathers. According [...]