Legenda Pusuk Buhit : Kajian Antropologi Sastra

Abstract

This thesis is entitled: The Legend of Pusuk Buhit: A Study of Literary Anthropology. Pusuk Buhit is one of the peaks on the western edge of Lake Toba. In Batak mythology, this peak is said to be the birthplace of the Batak King. This research aims to describe the intrinsic elements and cultural forms contained in the Pusuk Buhit Legend in Aek Sipitudai Village, Samosir Regency. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative. The theory used in analyzing this research data is the structural theory put forward by Nurgianto and the cultural theory put forward by Koentjaraningrat. In this research, intrinsic elements were found in the form of (1) themes, namely Struggle against obstacles in achieving life goals; (2) setting, namely the setting includes Banua Ginjang, the ocean, Banua Tonga, and the sky, with an atmosphere that includes tension, despair, hope, and happiness; (3) characterization/character, namely there are 8 characters, including Mulajadi Nabolon, Manuk-Manuk Halambujati, Batara Guru, Mangala Bulan, Si Boru Deak Parujar, Si Raja Odap-Odap, Naga Padoha, Leang Leang Mandi. (4) the point of view in this story is that the Legend of Pusuk Buhit has a third person point of view; (5) the language style in this story is narrative; and (6) the message in this story is patience and persistence in facing obstacles, independence and courage in living life, appreciation for change, and the importance of hard work and innovation which can produce something big and meaningful. Apart from that, cultural manifestations found in the Pusuk Buhit story were found in the form of: ideas including hamoraon, hagabeon, and hasangapon; behavior/activities that include Somba Marhula-hula, Elek Marboru, Manat Mardongan Tubu. As well as works, which include customs, clans and traditional rules, Tala-tala, Pusuk Buhit Prayer, Batu Hobon, and Sopo Guru Tateabulan.