Balale' : Jurnal Antropologi
Vol 3, No 2 (2022): November 2022

Energy Transfer Medicine Practiced by Shamans in Kelurahan Sungai Bangkong, Pontianak City District

Nurhasanah Nurhasanah (Tanjungpura University)
Arkanudin Arkanudin (Unknown)
Viza Juliansyah (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Nov 2022

Abstract

Traditional medicine still exists and is still believed by some people. One of the traditional treatment methods is the energy transfer treatment method which is practiced in the Kelurahan Sungai Bangkong area, Pontianak City District, Pontianak City. The main focus of this research problem is how this treatment still survives today, what is its history, and what are the meanings in energy transfer medicine practiced by Shaman. This study further explores how these practitioners interpret unconventional energy transfer treatment as a way to cure their patients' ailments. Qualitative method is the method used in this research and data were collected through interviews and observations. The results of this study describe what can be found in the field data and explain how the practice of energy transfer treatment is practiced.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

BALELE

Publisher

Subject

Social Sciences

Description

Balale merupakan istilah dari bahasa Dayak Kanayatn dan Melayu Sambas serta Melayu Mempawah, yang memiliki arti kegiatan gotong royong dalam suatu pekerjaan secara bergilir, khususnya pada aktifitas perladangan sejak menentukan lokasi berladang hingga panen. Balale adalah tata nilai kehidupan sosial ...