The Transformation of the Concept of the Supreme God 'Puang Matua' in Aluk Todolo Beliefs
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https://doi.org/10.56393/intheos.v5i4.2941Keywords:
Puang Matua, The Supreme God, The Highest, Aluk Todolo, TorajaAbstract
Each belief system has its own mention of the Divine as the figure that governs this universe. In general, the mention of the highest figure, namely God, Allah, and gods. These names are given by adherents of certain beliefs to show their relationship with the Divine. This study aims to explain the divinity in Aluk Todolo's beliefs, especially the existence of Puang Matua (The Divine). This study uses qualitative methods with data collection techniques through observation, literature study, and interviews. Researchers obtained data about Aluk Todolo's beliefs through some literature and direct interviews with religious and community leaders in the Toraja area. The results of the research show that Aluk Todolo's belief has a divine figure that they worship and praise, namely Puang Matua. The adherents of Aluk Todolo always aim to unite with Puang Matua through all the rules of life that have been handed down by Puang Matua as norms that must be obeyed. Apart from that, they hope to be reunited and live with Puang Matua.
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