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Wondei's Animism

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Special research on exploration of local ethnomedicinal knowledge & community-based medicinal plants in Indonesia, hereinafter referred to as medicinal plants and herbal medicine research, is a research on mapping traditional knowledge in the use of tribal-based medicinal plants carried out by the health research and development agency in 2016. The questionnaire sheets were collected by the province to be sent to the central data management team at the TOOT research and development center to be stored for 5 years. Hattra as informants numbered 102 people, 20 of whom were over 61 years old, while there were 67 informants aged 41-60 years & 15 under 40 years old. As many as 85.3% of hattra had knowledge of more than 10 years. This condition is closely related to Hattra's efforts to find and make a potion for malaria, so that the potion data can also be further utilized to support sustainable development goals, namely ending the malaria epidemic by 2030. The Yapen tribe is a g...

Wonawa's Animism

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Indonesia uses a kepatihan system that is adopted from Javanese culture so that village heads are known as village heads. Pioneers in Inawosi village. Pioneers in Sowumi village. Animist beliefs. A glimpse of the gospel message in Woinap from October 10, 1923 to October 10, 2015. There was a handover & the apostle Haulusi moved boats to Masasori. Those who received education from the Dutch KNIL army, including Yance & Gerson Hepon, who received police and zcap education on behalf of Nuyori Herman Rohua and Korneles Mandabayan, those who received health education were Matius Mandabayan who had worked at the NNGPM hospital in Sorong, Alfaris Hepon received engineering education who had worked at Conatal Panindi Manukwari, Melianus Mantundoi received government education & worked as a clerk at the HPB office in Sorong. Results of the first phase of chapter 3 of the 1948-1973 renewal period.

Usba's Animism

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The Biak tribe is an ethnic group originating from the Biak Islands in Cenderawasih Bay, just off the north coast of Papua Island. Some also call it Numfor, Mafor, Wiak / Vyak. Just like the abilities of the Bugis tribe, they explore the oceans from the Maluku Islands, Sulawesi, Java, to the Malacca Peninsula. They sell various commodities to several Yapen Waropen island clusters, Wondama & Dore bays, Manokwari, Amberbaken, and extend to various waters of the archipelago. The sun shines hot throughout the year with the highest average intensity of radiation in June. The south & southeast / east are bordered by Sarae sub-district which is the city center area with market facilities and other trade bordered by the Bagareso river. There are 4 small bays that have long been a stopover for fishing boats & traders since ancient times, namely So Nggela, Toro Londe, Bonto and Kolo bays. The word tolo Bali means to reject back. It is called the Sora village, because the word sora me...

Mon

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A very impressive experience, when our group stepped on Domine Edward Osok Sorong. The capital of Jayapura. The district capital is located in Waisai. The government in this district has only been effective since 16-9-2005. While the name Numfor comes from the name of the island & the indigenous population of Numfor Island. When they left the island, occasionally looking back they saw Warmambo Island still visible above sea level. They sell various commodities to several Yapen Waropen archipelagos, Wondama & Dore bays, Manokwari, Amberbaken, and extend to various waters of the archipelago. Kofiau Island is an area that has a smaller distribution of mangroves compared to other islands. The construction of core schools has been pioneered since 2007. The area is categorized as an outermost island that borders directly with the Philippines. Furthermore, Faris stated that the challenges in the 21st century are more complex along with technological advances. This ethnic group lives i...

Betew's Animism

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This article also makes corrections to our article in the Paradigm Journal of Cultural Studies Vol 6 No. 1, 2016, pp. 1 - 27. The transportation routes that can be taken from Jayapura to the research location are by air, by plane & sea route by Pelni passenger ship. Some also call it Numfor, Mafor, Wiak / Vyak. They occasionally saw Warmambo Island still visible above sea level when they left the island. Just like the abilities of the Bugis tribe, they explored the oceans from the Maluku Islands, Sulawesi, Java, to the Malacca Peninsula. The quantitative method offered by Layton was welcomed by researchers from France, Germany & Australia, which were then reviewed using broader data and more appropriate statistical methods. For example, the horse motif in European Upper Paleolithic rock art is depicted on 15 sites. Interpretation of archaeological research conducted generally states that the culture of hunter-gatherer communities has Mongoloid physical characteristics & is ...

Aimando's Animism

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When they left the island, occasionally looking back, they saw Warmambo Island still visible above sea level. The name Numfor comes from the name of the island and the group of native inhabitants of Numfor Island. Just like the abilities of the Bugis tribe, they explore the oceans from the Maluku Islands, Sulawesi, Java, and the Malacca Peninsula. They sell various commodities to several groups of Yapen Waropen islands, Wondama & Dore bays, Manokwari, Amberbaken, and extend to multiple waters of the archipelago. In this Padwa village, you can still find old graves in the gaps of the coral cliffs on the edge of the beach, skulls on the edge of the cliff, or in wooden boxes that are still neatly arranged. Administratively, the Padaido Islands include the Aimando Padaido district & the Padaido Islands. The capital is located in this district, Botawa. Can be in the form of sasi, certain areas usually last 6 months / sasi for certain biota that last 1 year. This bay is surrounded by...

Asmat's Animism

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The coastal population is further divided into 2 parts, namely the Bisman tribe located between the Sinesty River and the Simai tribe on the Nin River. The survival and foraging habits of the 1 tribe and the other tribes in the Citak Mitak district are almost identical. Those who live in Agats are now also accustomed to getting drunk; they are more prone to going berserk, and their wives will also receive more violence. This habit is carried out because they live in a village near the Baliem River, so that the air temperature during the day feels warm & not as cold as in the morning. Quoting the Indonesia.go.id page, in this tradition, stones will be inserted into a hole about 50 cm deep & stacked with grass, vegetables, meat, betatas, hipere, and bananas. The belief system adopted by the Asmat tribe is generally Catholic, besides Protestant Christianity & animism. Although there are Catholics & Christians, some Asmat people still adhere to the animism belief system, na...

Tobati's Animism

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Before the entry of Christianity & Islam into Jayapura, the Tobati tribe still adhered to animism/belief in ancestors. This traditional house, with a height of 20 - 30 m, is specifically for men aged 12 years and over. Also, it functions as a place for traditional ceremonies, as well as a place to educate boys in earning a living & also how to survive. As for the conical roof shape, in Tobati tradition that they can be closer to their ancestors. Before knowing Islam & Christianity, the Tobati tribe adhered to animism, believing in the power of ancestors. The symbol of this belief can be seen in the conical shape of the kariwari house, as a form of respect for ancestors. The conical / pyramid-shaped roof shape is interpreted by the Tobati tribe as a form of respect for their ancestors & to bring them closer to God. This settlement is a witness to a long history involving relations with the Tidore Sultanate to the spread of religion by Dutch missionaries.

Nafri's Animism

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The following tribes inhabit the province of Papua, including the Nafri tribe. Because Jantewai died, his son Hamadi was appointed as ondoafi. Before the entry of Christianity and Islam into Jayapura, the Tobati tribe still adhered to animism/belief in ancestors. This traditional house with a height of 20 - 30 m is specifically for men aged 12 years and over, and also functions as a place for traditional ceremonies, as well as a place to educate boys in earning a living & also how to survive. As for the conical roof shape, in Tobati tradition that they can be closer to their ancestors. The conical / pyramid-shaped roof shape is interpreted by the Tobati tribe as a form of respect for their ancestors & to bring them closer to God.

Enggros' Animism

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Because Jantewai died, his son, Hamadi, was appointed as ondoafi. He has been elected since 28 11 2015, and has served for about 2 years. In terms of educational achievements, Ori has completed elementary, junior high, high school, and had time to study at Stisipol Silas Papare, majoring in sociology. This mythical story is similar to the biblical story about the creation of the first human in the Garden of Eden. However, residents who have several important tools are placed in the Skouw area. Several houses on Metu Debi Island, which is a small island, have several houses and 1 church. According to Sem, the GKI Abara church, which stands on the sea, is very attractive for tourism. In addition, currently 83 houses have MCKs, and there are also 5 public MCK units and clean water pipe installations built in RT 4, 3 & 1 with PDAM water supply that flows every Tuesday and Thursday. Before the entry of Christianity and Islam into Jayapura, the Tobati tribe still adhered to animism/belie...

Biak's Animism

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They occasionally saw Warmambo Island still visible above sea level when they left the island. Just like the Bugis tribe's ability, they explored the ocean from the Maluku Islands, Sulawesi, Java, to the Malacca Peninsula. The native people of Biak Numfor still have an ancient culture related to animism and dynamism. The Biak community still has an ancient culture that refers to local animist beliefs before the entry of the Gospel into Papua. T Biak still has an ancient culture that revolves around animist beliefs, even though these beliefs are more prominent through ritual ceremonies better known as wor. This treatment not only uses leaves & plant roots, but also uses the summoning of spirits using medicine people and the placement of statues of mon that have been entered by spirits. In this Padwa village, old graves can still be found in the gaps in the coral cliffs on the edge of the beach, skulls on the edge of the cliff, or in wooden coffins that are still neatly arranged....

Gomangga

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Mountains as a symbol of the Kingdom were also common in the past, especially in Java and Sumatra. However, several writings from the 16th to 18th centuries suggest that not much has changed in the topography of this archipelago. On islands that can be said to be large, such as Halmahera, Morotai, Obi, Taliabu, Seram, Buru, Aru, and Tanimbar, there are also relatively large lowlands. The types of forest products found in the Jailolo sub-district are rattan, resin, wood, sago, and copra. Ilolo is a food warehouse for them. This village is located quite far from the capital of the Ja sub-district. Lolori Village is inhabited by 403 people, consisting of 60 families. In general, the population who live in the Sahu sub-district are indigenous people & immigrants who come there to work as traders, ABRI / other tasks. The majority of the population of Hoku village is Christian. The village population consists of indigenous people & immigrants from outside, namely from Doyado and Gamt...

Sowamogiowo

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Haraforo means uncivilized people/society. In the next stage, Alifuru was interpreted as the remains of ancient humans who inhabited the Indonesian archipelago who were increasingly pressured by other tribes who came. In 1662, they were considered uncivilized, numbering approximately 100 adult men.  The land area was called Morotia, while the sea area was called Morotai. However, when the Portuguese and Gamkonora joined, victory was on the side of the Ternate Sultanate. Initially, the Moro Kingdom adhered to animism and dynamism. The Tagetu tribe, adherents of animism, is an isolated tribe whose men only wear loincloths made of tree bark & ​​the women are bare-chested. Animist beliefs, which are called Sowamogiowo until now, are used to refer to people who are not yet religious. In Galela, Sowamogiowo is related to the animist belief system.  In the past, Sowamogiowo was related to the animist belief system. This spirit can leave the object it occupies & go to another ...

Sawai's Animism

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North Maluku has 37 languages, including Sawai. Even the customary land area of ​​the Sawai tribe is threatened by large companies engaged in nickel mining, which have staked out thousands of hectares of land in the villages of Lelilef Woi Bulan, Sagea & Gemaf. Although they used to be adherents of traditional religions such as animism & dynamism, since the arrival of missionaries from the Netherlands, who introduced Christianity into the lives of the Sawai tribe who are basically practitioners of animism and dynamism, have accepted the presence of Christianity well in their circles, a small part of them still maintain their traditional religion.

Halmahera's Animism

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Indonesia has a diversity of ethnic groups. Based on data from the 2010 BPS census, there were 1340 ethnic groups in the country. They adhere to the Sunda Wiwitan teachings, which believe in ancestral spirits & worship 1 great power in nature, which they believe in and greatly respect the traditional leader called puun. The Wana tribe usually calls themselves Tau Taa, different from the term from outsiders, namely Tau Taa Wana, which means people who live in forest areas. In addition to animism & dynamism beliefs, some Wana tribe members who often have contact with Bugis, Mori, and Ampana / Bajau people, many end up embracing Islam. Some others embrace Protestant Christianity, whose teachings were brought by an evangelist in Lemo. This 1 tribe comes from Kalimantan. In 2019, the Dayak Punan sub-tribe in the 2 regions was successfully united. Some of these sub-tribes are Punan Uheng Kereho, Hovongan, Bukat Kalbar & Bukat, Seputan and Aoheng Kaltim. Originating from the inter...

Tobelo's Animism

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Based on data obtained from the 2010 BPS census, there are 1340 ethnic groups in the country. The Wana tribe comes from Kalimantan and is located in the interior of the eastern part of Central Sulawesi province. The Wana tribe usually calls themselves Tau Taa, different from the term used by outsiders, namely Tau Taa Wana, which means people who live in forest areas. This tribe is often referred to as the Togutil tribe and is a more closed group than the coastal Tobelo tribe. In the local language, the word togutil " is o hanga manyawa, which means backward, rural, and left behind. The term Kubu itself comes from the word ngubu / ngubun which in Malay means hiding in the forest. They occupy a forest area about 150 km from the Arafura Sea. There is a Tobelo tribe that lives in the Aketajawe Lolobata National Park area. Some reach the Raja Ampat Islands, Papua. Irfan Ahmad, a lecturer in history at Khairun Ternate University, said that based on Leirissa's records, since the Tobe...

Naurus

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The Manusela/Wahai tribe has a population of over 10,100 people centered in the Manusela mountains of North Seram, Maluku, Indonesia. The Naurus are a combination of Hinduism & animism, but in recent years, they have adopted some Protestant principles. Initially, the Naurus beliefs were close to animism. Not much is known about their religion, but it probably included the worship of Hindu and animist Gods, with influences from Mindanao during the early period.

Kei's Animism

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The customary provisions inherited from their ancestors are the law of larvul ngabal. Temporary research results show that it is believed that the ancestors of the Kei tribe came from the village of Pedawa. Currently, most Kei people have embraced religions such as Islam / Christianity, even the Tanimbar Kei people who inhabit the island of Tanimbar Kei are mostly Hindu, just like their ancestors who came from Bali. However, some still believe in concepts such as spirits & magical powers according to the religion of their ancestors. Spirits are considered to be able to bring happiness & also misery. This indigenous community has a traditional belief system known as mitu whose teachings strengthen animist beliefs, the social structure of the Tanimbarkei community is now formed from 2 ohoi with a level of plurality that is spread across different regions.

Buru's Animism

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Their relative fraction is lower in cities, such as Namrole & Namlea, due to the influx of people from other ethnicities in Indonesia. Since the mid-20th century, the population of this ethnic group has experienced a rapid population decline & only about 800 people remained in the early 21st century. He is an Italian writer who participated in Ferdinand Magellan's voyage. With the enactment of Law Number 22 of 1999 concerning regional government as amended by Law Number 32 of 2004 concerning regional government & the granting of freedom for regions to organize & manage their own households is an opportunity. While in 2012 according to the data, the population increased to 128,870 people with a composition of 67,443 men & 61,427 women with a population growth rate of 15.63 people / km2. The Kuda Lumping dance is a cultural acculturation that began with the entry of political prisoners centered at the command headquarters in the 1970s & the arrival of transmig...

Ambon's Animism

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The Nuaulu tribe who live in 10 villages in the northwest of Manusela have a language similar to Manusela & have a population of 400. The smallest kinship unit is the ancestral tate which contains people who have 1 ancestor, then the family which includes the nuclear family with relatives, both from the father's and mother's side. Relationships between members of society are regulated by traditional behavioral norms called adat, which originate from ancestral customs. The Ambon tribe divides its history into 6 important eras, from the time of the ancestors, continued by the Portuguese, vlaming, pattimura, the company, to the republic era. However, the Yale ship soon ran aground in Nunusaku & became the ancestor of the Ambon tribe, while the Nibela ship continued to sail and its crew became the ancestors of Europeans. The three doves on the banyan tree branch of Nunusaku are often considered to represent Shem, Ham & Japhet, the ancestors of humans. Until now, several...