Indonesia has many myths and legends, one of which is the legend of Nyi Roro Kidul, the ruler of the South Sea.
Nyi Roro Kidul is known as the ruler of the southern seas, has supernatural powers and is said to bring good fortune or sustenance to fishermen and coastal residents.
Nyi Roro Kidul is a legendary figure who is still very famous in Indonesia.
The myth surrounding his existence is considered something impressive and attracts attention.
Various stories and fairy tales about Nyi Roro Kidul are widespread in society and make many people curious about the myths or facts about this ruler of the southern seas.
The origins of Nyi Roro Kidul.
There are many stories and legends about the origins of Nyi Roro Kidul.
One story claims that Nyi Roro Kidul was the daughter of a Javanese king named Prabu Siliwangi.
According to the story, she Nyi Roro Kidul became ruler of the South Sea after marrying a sea king named Kanjeng Ratu Kidul.
However, there is also a story that claims that Nyi Roro Kidul actually has nothing to do with Prabu Siliwangi or Kanjeng Ratu Kidul.
Nyi Roro Kidul is believed to be the ruler of the South Seas, who has mystical powers and many followers.
The mystical power of Nyi Roro Kidul.
Nyi Roro Kidul has enormous supernatural powers.
This is believed to bring good or bad luck to fishermen, beach residents and even young people who surf in the sea.
Nyi Roro Kidul is also considered a very beautiful and charming character.
According to the story, Nyi Roro Kidul has three different characters within it.
The first character is a character that people can easily recognize.
The second number is the number that appears when a large storm occurs and can cause very high ocean waves.
The third figure is very rare and almost never appears on the sea surface.
Nyi Roro Kidul is also believed to have supernatural powers that can drag people living on the coast into the sea and drown them.
It is believed that the people who drowned in the South Sea became slaves to Nyi Roro Kidul and were forced to live in the sea forever.
The influence of Nyi Roro Kidul on society.
Although not everyone believes in the existence of Nyi Roro Kidul, this legend still has a strong influence on society.
Many places are associated with the Nyi Roro Kidul myth, such as Parangtritis Beach in Yogyakarta and Pelabuhan Ratu Beach in West Java.
In addition to popular beliefs, Nyi Roro Kidul is also a symbol of traditional Javanese culture and art.
She is often immortalized in batik art, traditional dance and sculpture.
However, there are also those who maintain that the myth of Nyi Roro Kidul is actually a way of explaining natural phenomena in the southern maritime area.
Some historians describe Nyi Roro Kidul as a representation of the large, high waves that usually occur in the southern seas.
Is Nyi Roro Kidul a myth or a reality? So far there is no concrete evidence of its existence.
However, we can consider legends and stories as part of Indonesia's cultural wealth that must be preserved.
