Strengthening Local Wisdom Through Stories Ajisaka and Naga Linglung’s Odyssey in Java

Abstract

Folklore is one of the cultural products of the Indonesian people which is believed to be able to provide positive values to strengthen local wisdom. The purpose of this study is to describe and explain the story of the adventures of Ajisaka and Naga Linglung, the characters, and their relationship as strengthening local wisdom. This type of research is descriptive qualitative with content analysis method. Sources of data are books Cerita Rakyat dari Kabupaten Karanganyar (Jawa Tengah) [Folklores from Karanganyar Regency (Central Java)] and informants. Data collection techniques with document analysis and interviews of informants. Data analysis using flow analysis model. The results show that the story of Ajisaka and Naga Linglung's odyssey is full of goodness. These two figures reflect the character as a form of local wisdom, namely religious, hardworking, cooperative, and polite. Strengthening local wisdom can be done by refreshing the characters of Ajisaka and Naga Linglung to the younger generation through literary learning.