Kurdish Studies

ISSN: 2051-4883 | e-ISSN: 2051-4891
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Religious Value of Oral Literature "Polo Padang": Hermeneutic Theory Approach

Dina Gasong
Faculty of Teacher, Department of Pelatihan dan Pendidikan, Universitas Kristen Indonesia Toraja, South Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Eliza Meiyani
Faculty of Social Science, Department of Antrophology, Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Berthin Simega
Faculty of Teacher, Department of Pelatihan dan Pendidikan, Universitas Kristen Indonesia Toraja, South Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Keywords: Hermeneutic Approach; Religious Value; Oral Literature..

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to describe the sociological, literary, and religious values contained in the folktale "Polo Padang" with a hermeneutic theory approach. The research method used in this study is qualitative approach with content analysis by making the folktale "Polo Padang" as the locus and content data in this study which is then interpreted with a Hermeneutic approach. The results of our study show the conclusion that the folklore of "Polo Padang" contains meanings including obedience in worship / religion, exemplary, justice, truth, and love. The story of Polo Padang, with all its implications, unites readers in a reflection on the religious and moral values that define the meaning of human life. The implications are not just limited to a particular cultural or religious background but embrace readers from different corners of the world in a journey towards a deeper understanding of life and the meaning therein.

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