Mutiara kearifan lokal: Eksplorasi nilai moral dalam cerita rakyat Papua

Abstract

Folktales stand as a significant literary treasure trove in Indonesia, embodying local wisdom and deeply ingrained moral values. These narratives offer a compelling avenue for instilling morality in students and fostering positive social conduct. This study adopts a qualitative descriptive approach to investigate the moral values present within three folktales from the Seri Cerita Rakyat Papua: "The Origin of Shells in Nimboran," "Biwar the Dragon Slayer," and "Towjatuwa and the Magical Crocodile." Employing a literature review methodology, the research process involved textual data collection, reading, note-taking, and subsequent data processing. The gathered data underwent analysis through data reduction, data presentation, and the formulation of conclusions. The findings highlight four primary dimensions of moral values: (1) moral values concerning the human-God relationship, (2) moral values pertaining to the individual's relationship with themselves, (3) moral values governing interpersonal relationships, and (4) moral values concerning the human-nature relationship. Moreover, these moral dimensions are conveyed through both explicit narration and implicit forms such as dialogue and conversation.