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TRAGEDI DESA LEGETANG: KISAH DARI DALAM KUBUR

Kisah Tanah Jawa・23 minutes read

The village of Legetang vanished in 1955 after a landslide, tied to a history of sacrificial pacts and immoral activities led by Ki Ageng Rono, causing the community's downfall and disappearance. The text emphasizes the importance of disaster preparedness and the consequences of immorality, depicting a parallel to the biblical stories of Sodom and Gomorrah.

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  • Ki Ageng Rono's knowledge of controlling entities in the area played a pivotal role in triggering the landslide that led to the disappearance of the prosperous village of Legetang in 1955.
  • The downfall of the village was intricately linked to sacrificial practices, deviations from religious norms, and a community-wide disregard for societal standards, culminating in immoral behavior and a catastrophic event akin to the biblical tales of Sodom and Gomorrah.

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  • What led to the disappearance of the village of Legetang?

    The disappearance of the village of Legetang in 1955 was attributed to a landslide caused by the unstable soil in the area. Signs of the impending disaster were observed a month prior, but the community's disregard for societal norms, involvement in sacrificial practices, and immoral behaviors contributed to the tragic event. The village's prosperity under the leadership of Ki Ageng Rono was overshadowed by rituals involving excessive drinking, sexual activities, and deviant practices, ultimately leading to its downfall.

  • What were the rituals and activities in the village of Legetang?

    The village of Legetang engaged in rituals held every 70 days, which included offerings, plantings, parties, arts performances, and excessive drinking. These ceremonies involved activities like sexual interactions between individuals regardless of marital status or age, leading to a deviation from religious norms. Festivities lasting 35 or 70 days included sedation, casino games, and a ritual where a baby was chosen as an offering and planted in the ground along with produce like vegetables, tobacco, or fruit.

  • Who was Ki Ageng Rono and how was he involved in the incident?

    Ki Ageng Rono was a charismatic figure who led the prosperous village of Legetang. He was believed to have knowledge of controlling entities in the area, which some residents attributed to his involvement in triggering the landslide that led to the village's disappearance in 1955. His leadership, coupled with the community's engagement in sacrificial practices and immoral behaviors, contributed to the tragic event that altered the landscape of the village and the mountain.

  • What preparations were made by the residents of Legetang for the potential disaster?

    The residents of Legetang were aware of the signs of an impending disaster, with preparations made for a potential landslide. Despite discussions and predictions about the village's downfall, the community's involvement in immoral activities, sacrificial practices, and deviant behaviors continued. The eventual disappearance of the village left only a monument as a marker of its existence, with rumors of lingering voices and activities in the area.

  • What was the aftermath of the village's disappearance in Legetang?

    Following the disappearance of the village of Legetang in 1955, only a monument remained as a reminder of its existence. Rumors circulated about lingering voices and activities in the area, hinting at the tragic event that altered the landscape and led to the downfall of the prosperous community. The narrative alludes to a lost city similar to Sodom and Gomorrah, emphasizing the consequences of immoral actions, sacrificial practices, and deviant behaviors that ultimately resulted in a disastrous outcome for the village.

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Summary

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Tragic landslide wipes out Indonesian village

  • Incident in Sumatra recounted by a local resident, discussing the disappearance of a village due to a landslide on Mount Legetang.
  • The village of Legetang was prosperous, with fertile land and superior crops, led by a charismatic figure named Ki Ageng Rono.
  • The village disappeared in 1955 due to a landslide, with signs of the impending disaster observed a month prior.
  • Ki Ageng Rono's involvement in triggering the incident through his knowledge of controlling entities in the area.
  • The village's fertile but unstable soil was linked to a pact made by elders, leading to sacrificial practices and deviations from religious norms.
  • Rituals in the village included parties, arts performances, and excessive drinking, culminating in sexual activities during intoxicated states.
  • The village's activities were held every 70 days, with offerings and plantings as part of the ceremonies.
  • The community's disregard for societal norms led to sexual activities between individuals regardless of marital status or age.
  • The village's downfall was predicted and discussed among the residents, with preparations made for a potential landslide.
  • The village's disappearance left only a monument as a marker of its existence, with rumors of lingering voices and activities in the area.

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Ritual Sacrifice Leads to Catastrophic Disaster

  • The text describes a ritual where a baby is chosen as an offering and planted in the ground along with produce like vegetables, tobacco, or fruit.
  • This ritual occurs not only during harvest but also after, with festivities lasting 35 or 70 days, involving drinking, sedation, and casino games.
  • The community involved becomes submissive to a single entity, coordinating activities that lead to immoral behavior and forgetfulness of their lord.
  • The text mentions disaster mitigation preparations in Legetang Hamlet, where immorality is prevalent, leading to a significant event on April 17, 1955.
  • A figure resembling a zombie oversees the events, leading to a catastrophic occurrence where the village is flattened and the mountain altered.
  • The text alludes to a lost city similar to Sodom and Gomorrah, hinting at sacrifices and immoral activities that result in a disastrous outcome.
  • Traditional sects and rituals are mentioned, involving alms, spiritual activities, and warnings about balance and consequences.
  • The narrative highlights the blindness of the community to their immoral actions, leading to a point where worldly gains turn dark, signaling impending disaster.
  • The text concludes with a call for disaster preparedness, nature's resistance to change, and a message of support for the Land of Java channel and sponsors.
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