December 06, 2021 14:03 PM
According to the linguistic legend of Jayabaya, the island of Java will be divided into two halves.
[Okezone news network]Last Saturday, Semeru volcano erupted and ejected ash, causing serious damage to many rural areas and surrounding areas. 14 people have been killed so far.
Semeru, also known as Maha Meru, is a volcano with strong Javanese folk myths and legends. Semeru Volcano is located on the border of Malang County and Malang County in East Java. Its altitude is 3676 meters. It is the highest mountain on Java Island and is said to be the residence of gods. Semeru volcano is one of the most active volcanoes in Indonesia, having erupted at least 87 times since 1818.
According to one of myths and legends, Mount Semeru is the top part of Mount Meru in India. It was inserted on the island of Java by the Hindu gods of creation, Brahma and Vishnu, to anchor the island of Java floating on the sea.
Legend has it that the top of Semeru Mountain is where the Hindu gods live, and it is the connection between the world and heaven. Hindus will hold rituals of worship at Semeru Mountain every 8 to 12 years.
According to other myths and legends, the eruption of Semeru volcano is a sign of a major disaster. This eruption reminds some people of the prophecy of King Jianyili, Jayapaya, that the island of Java will be divided into two halves.
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