Myth and Meta-Signs of the Banyan Tree in Indonesian Culture
Keywords:
Myth, Meta-Sign, Banyan TreeAbstract
The research aimed to investigate the presence of myth and meta-signs within the banyan tree based on the perspective of Indonesian culture. The data were collected from informants who have wide knowledge about the banyan tree, namely the village elders and priests. The data were analyzed using Barthes’s model of myth. The results show that the banyan tree has six myths, such as someone gets sick after disturbing the banyan tree, the banyan tree is eternal, disaster occurs after the banyan tree is cut, spirits make the banyan tree becomes peaceful and solitude, the banyan tree is a hallowed tree, and the tree is a place where mythical spirits lived. In addition, there are four meta-signs related to the banyan tree. The banyan tree is used as a symbol by Pancasila, Indonesian Cooperative, Golkar party, and Ministry of Law and Human Rights of Indonesia. Indeed, the banyan tree has become part of Indonesian culture. It has a deep philosophical value, such as being sturdy, strong, protective, and everlasting for a very long time.
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