The Structure, Function, and Devolution of Katogun Mantra at Lubuk Patin Koto Baru Dharmasraya Regency
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- 10.2991/assehr.k.211129.026How to use a DOI?
- Keywords
- Oral Folklore; Katogun Mantra; Structure; Function; Devolution
- Abstract
This research is attracted by the lack of knowledge of the younger generation about oral folklory, especially mantras. The researchers found in katogun mantras are still used and trusted by a small number of communities as a means of traditional medicine. Thus, it can be deemed that this study aims to describe the structure, function, and devolution of the Katogun mantra so as not to become extinct. This research is conducted using qualitative research type with descriptive method. The source of this research data is an informant or katogun spell speaker. This research data was obtained by three data collection techniques: (1) recording, (2) interview, (3) and observation. Based on the analysis of the data, it is found that two types of structures in the katogun mantra text, including physical structure and inner structure. The physical structure consists of the introduction, the contents, and the cover. While there are 20 data in total in the inner structure, which are (1) the meaning of kias was 4, (2) straightforward meaning was 2 data, (3) denotative meaning was 1 data, (4) metaphorical majas was 4 data, (5) rhyme of row was 3 data, (6) rhyme of words was 1 data, (7) motion image was 1 data, (8) sense image was 2 data, (9) vision image was 1 data, (10) and auditory image as much as 1 data. There are three functions of katogun mantra, namely as a means of treatment, as a means of prayer, as a means of bringing good. The devolution process is done by means of teachers and descendants of the family.
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TY - CONF AU - Amar Salahuddin AU - Vika Yusnita AU - Aprimadedi AU - Faradilla Intan Sari AU - Fitria Sari PY - 2021 DA - 2021/11/30 TI - The Structure, Function, and Devolution of Katogun Mantra at Lubuk Patin Koto Baru Dharmasraya Regency BT - Proceedings of the Tenth International Conference on Languages and Arts (ICLA 2021) PB - Atlantis Press SP - 161 EP - 168 SN - 2352-5398 UR - https://doi.org/10.2991/assehr.k.211129.026 DO - 10.2991/assehr.k.211129.026 ID - Salahuddin2021 ER -