Budapest International Research and Critics Institute-Journal (BIRCI-Journal): Humanities and Social Sciences
Vol 4, No 2 (2021): Budapest International Research and Critics Institute May

Semiotics Analysis of Semar Mesem Spell Performed by The Coastal Community of Jember, East Java, Indonesia

Roni Subhan (Unknown)
Haris Supratno (Unknown)
Darni Darni (Unknown)

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Publish Date
21 May 2021

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to describe the symbolic meaning presented in Semar Mesem spell in its socio-cultural context. This study used text analysis by applying semiotic theory of Roland Barthes and considering its context in its social life of the community to obtain a comprehensive description of its symbolic meaning. The data was collected through direct interviews to the owner of spell. It was done by listening, transcribing it in English, identifying and analyzing it to formulate the research findings. The analysis showed that the symbols presented in the mantra described the elements of wisdom and virtue in communal life.

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Budapest International Research and Critics Institute-Journal (BIRCI-Journal): Humanities and Social Sciences
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birci

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Budapest International Research and Critics University Journal

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Religion Arts Humanities Economics, Econometrics & Finance Social Sciences

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Budapest International Research and Critics Institute (BIRCI-Journal) : Humanities and Social Sciences is a peer-reviewed journal published in February, May, August and November by Budapest International Research and Critics University Journal (BIRCU-Journal). BIRCI welcomes research papers in ...