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Vocabulary data in Central Javanese folk myths.

Raden Yusuf Sidiq Budiawan1, Rawinda Fitrotul Mualafina1, Sunarya1

  • 1Universitas PGRI Semarang, Indonesia.

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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

This study collected 309 Central Javanese folklore vocabulary items, revealing strong links between language and Javanese culture. Most terms remain in active use, highlighting their importance in preserving cultural traditions.

Keywords:
Cultural heritageEthnolinguisticsMythological lexiconSemantic domains

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Area of Science:

  • Linguistics
  • Cultural Anthropology
  • Folklore Studies

Background:

  • Central Javanese folklore contains unique vocabulary reflecting cultural beliefs.
  • Understanding this lexicon is crucial for cultural preservation and linguistic analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compile and analyze a vocabulary collection from Central Javanese folklore.
  • To investigate the relationship between Javanese language, beliefs, and cultural practices.

Main Methods:

  • Data collection through literature review, expert interviews, and oral tradition documentation (Jan-Dec 2024).
  • Validation via triangulation methods.
  • Analysis using ethnographic, componential, and domain analyses.

Main Results:

Traditional narratives
  • A dataset of 309 culturally-bound vocabulary items across seven semantic domains was established.
  • Ritual and offerings (143 terms) and neutral lexicon (127 terms) were the largest categories.
  • 92% of the collected vocabulary is actively used in contemporary Javanese rituals and traditions.

Conclusions:

  • The study demonstrates a significant interplay between language and Javanese cultural beliefs.
  • The collected vocabulary is valuable for linguistic research, cultural heritage preservation, and comparative mythology studies.