The Myth of the Sanrego Bolong Wood as a Symbol of the Strength of Bugis Men

Abstract

The existence of Sanrego wood results in a constellation of contradictory views the truth of Sanrego wood or just a 'positive suggestion'. This study is more directed towards interpretive ethnography which collects assumptions, explanations and views that tend to be positional which results in the emergence of demystification and counter-myths regarding a particular culture or custom Sanrego wood which is considered an aphrodixia plant (weapon of strength) Research on counter-myths Kayu Sanrego (Bolong Sanrego) uses qualitative research through a case study approach as well ecological ethnographic-interpretive approach. Referring to what was stated by (Creswell, 2015) that research This qualitative method is used to explore in detail and holistically the problems that exist in the field. results analysis in this research, the myths contained in the story of the Sanrego wood (Bolong Sanrego) include a belief that developed in the Sanrego Village community and has become a tradition or habit. As for factors that influence the existence of Sanrego wood (Bolong Sanrego), namely social factors, economic factors, and health factors. One of the issues that most people still consider taboo is related issues with vitality problems that are largely considered to be on the acatalepsy spectrum of male ethnography leading to a reluctance to reveal it. One of the plants that is believed to be herbal The Bugis community uses Sanrego wood (Bolong Sanrego) which is still considered a myth Treating male vitality problems.