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Laura Ika Angelina Arfina Putri
English Literature Department, Universitas Dr. Soetomo, Surabaya, Indonesia

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The Vitality of Animal Symbolism in Bajangratu Temple Angelina Merici Wua Reku; Laura Ika Angelina Arfina Putri; Happy Julia Rahmadianti; Kusuma Wijaya; Rommel Utungga Pasopati
RUMI: Rumah Jurnal Ilmiah Multidisiplin Vol. 1 No. 2 (2026): RUMI (Rumah Ilmiah Jurnal Multidisiplin) (April)
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This study examines animal symbolism in the reliefs and ornaments of Bajangratu Temple in Trowulan, Mojokerto. The research aims to identify the animals depicted on the temple, interpret their symbolic meanings within Hindu belief systems, and analyze them using Motte-Florac’s (2007) theory of animal symbolism. Data were collected through direct observation at the site and interviews with cultural experts and temple caretakers. The findings show that the animals represented in Bajangratu Temple serve purposes beyond decoration. They function as symbolic elements that express religious values, moral teachings, and messages of political legitimacy. In conclusion, through these animal symbols, the temple reflects the worldview of the community that built and preserved it, highlighting the cultural significance of animal imagery.
Co-Authors Angelina Merici Wua Reku Happy Julia Rahmadianti Kusuma Wijaya Pasopati, Rommel Utungga