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Transformasi Cerita Arjuna Wiwaha pada Relief Candi Jago dan Lakon Ciptaning Catur Nugroho
Lakon Jurnal Pengkajian & Penciptaan Wayang Vol 19, No 2 (2022)
Publisher : Institut Seni Indonesia Surakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33153/lakon.v19i2.4787

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This article discusses the transformation of the story Arjuna Wiwaha in the reliefs of Candi Jago and the Lakon Ciptaning. Based on the description that has been prepared, it can be concluded that three aspects, namely the history of emergence, religious aspects, and interaction aspects, can be used as simple indicators to see interactions and/or transformations in Kakawin Arjuna, reliefs of Arjuna Wiwawaha, and Lakon Ciptaning. Looking at the time intervals for the emergence and development of the three elements can give an understanding that there must be any further and deeper interactions occur. The similarities in of the religious background, namely Hinduism, become a strong reason of the communication contacts in various aspects of life, including arts. In addition, Holt said that at that time, Kakawin Arjuna, the reliefs of Arjuna Wiwawaha, and Lakon Ciptaning seemed to interact each other and it can be seen from the integration of various styles which were then stylized on the reliefs of temples in East Java that become their distinctive characteristics. Thus, the transformation that occurs in these three elements shows the changes at the level of appearance (zahir), surface, presentation, and expression, and not in the deeper areas concerning meaning, content, message, and value (value) does not experience change.
Asal-Usul Mitos Tokoh Semar; Eksistensi dan Esensinya Bagi Masyarakat Jawa Catur Nugroho
Lakon Jurnal Pengkajian & Penciptaan Wayang Vol 20, No 1 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33153/lakon.v20i1.5448

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This article attempts to answer three important issues, namely: (1) how is the origin of the character Semar in the wayang story? (2) how is the origin of the mythical figure of Semar in people’s lives? and (3) how is the development of the existence and essence of the character Semar in the life of the Javanese people? The research method used is descriptive analytic. The research data is sourced from library data, temple reliefs, and oral sources from the oral tradition that developed in the community. The mythological approach developed by Ahimsa-Putra is used to place Semar’s perspective as a myth. The results of the study explain that, first, the character of Semar is a myth that was born from the imagination of Indonesian ancestors as the owner of the tale. Second, in the wayang story, the character Semar is born from an egg born by Dewi Rekatawati, the wife of Sang Hyang Tunggal. The character Semar is then assigned to the world to care for the knights. The decline of the Semar figure in the world occurred during the time of Resi Kanumayasa in Saptaarga. Third, based on the literary, relief and oral data, it shows that the existence of the Semar myth has existed since the XI century and continues to exist today. Therefore, the periodization of the historical explanation of the Semar myth starts from the XI century to the present. Fourth, the essence of Semar’s character also shows changes. At first, Semar looked just like a servant or punakawan, but now Semar’s role is more than just a servant, in essence, he is a symbol of wisdom that leads to simplicity in life.