Angkor Wat's Bas-Reliefs: The Battle of Lanka Depicted

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the bas-reliefs of Angkor Wat, focusing on the Battle of Lanka scene from the Ramayana. They discuss how Suryavarman II used this epic narrative to legitimize his rule, drawing parallels between the demon king Ravana and historical enemies like the Cham. The conversation delves into the iconography, the role of Hindu epics in Khmer statecraft, and how these carvings served as political propaganda. Key figures include Suryavarman II, Ravana, Rama, Hanuman, and Vishnu. The episode also touches on the broader context of Angkor Wat as a microcosm of Mount Meru and Hindu cosmology. #AngkorWat #SuryavarmanII #BasReliefs #BattleOfLanka #Ramayana #KhmerEmpire #HinduEpics #Ravana #Rama #Hanuman #Vishnu #MountMeru #Propaganda #Cham #SoutheastAsianHistory #Archaeology #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo