MAKNA SIMBOLIS DHADHAK MERAK DALAM REYOG PONOROGO VERSI SURYANGALAM (KAJIAN FOLKLORE)

SYMBOLIC MEANING OF DHADHAK MERAK IN THE REYOG PONOROGO SURYANGALAM VERSION (FOLKLORE STUDIES)

Abstrak

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memahami makna simbol-simbol yang bersifat filosofis berdasarkan visual atau Dhadhak Merak Reyog Ponorogo versi Suryangalam. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah model deskriptif kualitatif yang dapat mengungkapkan hasil penafsiran Dhadhak Merak dalam Reyog Ponorogo versi Suryangalam dengan perspektif cerita rakyat. Objek penelitiannya adalah makna filosofis simbolik Dhadhak Merak. Tempat observasi benda tersebut berada di Desa Nologaten, Kabupaten Ponorogo. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan (1) Teknik Observasi, (2) Teknik Wawancara, dan (3) Teknik Dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian berdasarkan cerita rakyat menunjukkan bahwa makna simbolik pada bagian Dhadhak Merak adalah (1) Merak yang mempunyai arti keberanian, wibawa, dan dapat memimpin, bijaksana, santun, dan tentunya membawa kedamaian, (2) Kepala Harimau yang bermakna melambangkan jiwa perkasa, kuat dan gagah berani, (3) Logo NKRI dan Pari Kapas yang menunjukkan semangat nasionalisme, (4) Hiasan Bordir, dan (5) Benang atau Rumbai.

Kata Kunci: Makna Simbolik, Mitos, Reyog Ponorogo, Interpretasi Simbol

This research aims to understand the meaning of philosophical symbols based on visuals or the Suryangalam version of Dhadhak Merak Reyog Ponorogo. The research method used is a qualitative descriptive model which can reveal the results of the interpretation of Dhadhak Merak in the Suryangalam version of Reyog Ponorogo from a folklore perspective. The object of the research is the symbolic philosophical meaning of the Peacock Dhadhak. The place to observe this object is in Nologaten Village, Ponorogo Regency. Data collection was carried out using (1) Observation Techniques, (2) Interview Techniques, and (3) Documentation Techniques. The results of research based on folklore show that the symbolic meanings of the Peacock Dhadhak are (1) Peacock which means courage, authority, and can lead, be wise, polite, and of course bring peace, (2) Tiger Head which means symbolizing a mighty, strong soul. and bravery, (3) The Republic of Indonesia logo and Cotton Pari which shows the spirit of nationalism, (4) Embroidery decoration, and (5) Thread or Tassel.

Keywords: Symbolic Meaning, Myth, Reyog Ponorogo, Interpretation of Symbols