THE MYTH OF SRANDIL MOUNTAIN IN GLEMPANGPASIR VILLAGE, ADIPALA SUBDISTRICT, CILACAP REGENCY

Abstract

            This research aimed to explain: (1) the myhts of Srandil mountain, (2) the people’s point of view about the myths in Srandil mountain, and (3) the benefits of the myths in Srandil mountain.  This research used the qualitative research method with the naturalistic approach. This research was conducted in Srandil mountain in Glempangpasir village.  The techniques of the data collection used in this research were role play observation and in-depth interview. The instrument of this research was the human instrument. The technique of the data analysis used in this research was the inductive analysis technique. The data validations of this research were the resource triangulation and the method triangulation. The result of this research showed that there are three main parts. First, the myths of Srandil mountain are: (1) If someone visit Srandil mountain, they should be alone. It is not allowed to be accompanied by their lover, (2) Srandil mountain is a place to request or ask for something, (3) If someone visit Srandil mountain dressed in Javanese traditional clothes, all of the requests will be answered, (4) If someone visit Srandil mountain and they meet Kereta Kencana, there will be a good thing happens. Second, the people’s point of view about the myths in Srandil mountain are: (1) their opinion about visiting Srandil mountain should be alone, it is not allowed to be accompanied by their lover, (2) their opinion about if someone visit Srandil mountain and they meet Kereta Kencana, there will be a good thing happens, (3) their opinion about Srandil mountain is a place to request or ask for something. Third, the benefits of the myths in Srandil mountain are: (1) economic benefit, (2) social benefit, (3) spiritual benefit, and (4) cultural benefit.