The Myth Behind the Possession of Linmas Members While Taking Care of Alms Earth Jaga Dipa in Tegal City

RADAR TEGAL - Alms of the Earth Jaga Dipa on Jalan Buya Hamka, Margadana Village, Tegal City, recently was colored by mystical stories related to myths in society. A member of the Community Protection League (Linmas) experienced a possession during the implementation of the Earth Alms.

A mystical story that developed among the local community was associated with the myth that existed among local guardians. One of them, the Linmas member, violated one of the taboos of administering alms of the earth.

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Then, what are the restrictions actually violated by Linmas members? Also, what myths have developed in the community regarding Jaga Dipa? Here is the review.

1. Territory of Blis Kucir
The story, passed down from generation to generation, states that the location of Sedekah Bumi is a people's market, which is the center of the economy. Meanwhile, the name Jaga Dipa itself is the name of the patrol post.
This location is said to be included in the territorial area of a spirit creature called Blis Kucir. According to folklore, this invisible creature sometimes appears to whoever it wants.

2. Must Hold Alms to Earth and Ruwatan Every Year

The myth that people have believed until now is that it is necessary to hold ruwatan. This was done to ward off reinforcements that were feared to come and bring harm to local residents.
In addition to ruwatan, residents also have to do almsgiving. Namely, by making ancak filled with food and crops such as vegetables and others.
After the arak and ancak are filled with various crops, the residents must fight over them first. If the residents have not finished taking it, then the ancak cannot be cleaned.
This is a myth that is associated with members of the Linmas who experienced possession while guarding the implementation of the earth's alms. That said, before being possessed, the members of the Linmas cleaned the road, even though the residents had not taken the produce that was being paraded.
Regardless of the incident, the community believes that by holding rituals and almsgiving, reinforcements and disasters will not come and cause damage to the residents.

3. It is mandatory to hold a puppet show

In addition, at that location, there must also be a puppet show that lasts all night. Therefore, local residents always include wayang performances in a series of almsgivings at that location.
If this is not done, the community believes that disaster will come. Or something that can harm local residents.

4. Can't drive small children

During the implementation of almsgiving, local people will definitely let small children play around the site. They believe in the myth that says that among the children, one of them is the incarnation of Blis Kucir, who is mbah rekso in that place.

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If the taboo is violated, it will have an impact on those who break it. The impact can occur immediately or a few days after the incident.
That is the myth that has developed among the people of Margadana Village, Tegal City. This myth is also associated with the incident of possession by Linmas members while guarding the Sedekah Bumi Jaga Dipa procession. ***

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