Majapahit's Poison: Ritual, Politics, and the Tale of Empu Tan

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the shadowy world of poison in Majapahit — not just as a weapon, but as a tool of ritual, politics, and justice. They dive into the story of Empu Tan, a legendary poison-maker mentioned in the Pararaton, and examine how arsenic and plant-based toxins were used in court intrigues and by secret police. The conversation also touches on the keris as a possible poison delivery device, the role of poison in pre-Islamic Javanese justice, and the ethical debates around its use. Along the way, they wonder: was Majapahit's poison a sign of sophisticated statecraft or a dark necessity? And they ask listeners to support the show at buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo. #Majapahit #EmpuTan #PoisonHistory #Pararaton #JavaneseHistory #SecretPolice #Keris #Arsenic #Toxicology #Statecraft #Justice #Ritual #Nusantara #Trowulan #SoutheastAsia #History #FexingoHistory #Podcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo