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The Forbidden Forest Myth as a Social and Ecological Asset in the Kajang Community

Jurnal Ilmiah Peuradeun · Vol. 13 No. 3 (2025) · pp. 1809–1830

DOI
10.26811/peuradeun.v13i3.1456
ISSN
2443-2067, 2338-8617
Published
2025-09-30
Publisher
SCAD Independent
Language
eng
License
creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0

Abstract

The construction of the forbidden forest myth within the Kajang indigenous community of South Sulawesi, Indonesia, transcends mere social practice, serving as a potential asset in natural resource management rooted in local wisdom—a crucial aspect that remains underexplored in existing literature. This study aims to address this research gap by elucidating the characteristics, factors, and implications of the forbidden forest myth’s construction as a valuable resource in ecologically-based natural resource management. Employing a qualitative descriptive case study approach, this study reveals three significant findings. Firstly, the forbidden forest myth constructed by the Kajang indigenous people has evolved into a social institution governing the management and utilization of natural resources. Secondly, the myth’s influence permeates virtually all aspects of Kajang’s indigenous life. Thirdly, the construction of this myth has fostered a proactive attitude towards natural resource management and utilization within the Kajang community. This study also recommends comparative analyses of values, norms, and local wisdom across various indigenous communities in the context of natural resource management practices.

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  • Sunan Kalijaga State Islamic University Yogyakarta
  • Politeknik Negeri Ujung Pandang
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Iswandi SyahputraSunan Kalijaga State Islamic University Yogyakarta2
Nofialdi NofialdiAffiliation unknown2
Fatahuddin Aziz SiregarAffiliation unknown2
Benny RidwanAffiliation unknown2
Bambang SunartoAffiliation unknown1
Gusmira WitaAffiliation unknown1
Irhas Fansuri MursalAffiliation unknown1
Maria MontessoriAffiliation unknown1
Afdol TasmaraAffiliation unknown1
Aldri FrinaldiAffiliation unknown1
Ikhwanuddin HarahapAffiliation unknown1
Nurhayati NurhayatiPoliteknik Negeri Ujung Pandang1
Azhari Akmal TariganAffiliation unknown1

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	<dc:subject xml:lang="en">Myth Construction</dc:subject>
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