Sahid Teguh WIDODO
The Faculty of Humanities, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia. Email: sahidteguhwidodo@yahoo.com
Volume 12, Number 1, January-March, 2020 I Full Text PDF
DOI: 10.21659/rupkatha.v12n1.30
Abstract
The specific goal of this research is to discover the concept of the teachings and norms in the art of lovemaking among the royal elite, in particular Ancient Javanese kings of ancient Javanese manuscripts. Based on its format and character, this research is qualitative-descriptive. The primary data sources for the research are an ancient Javanese manuscript Serat Nitimani and information obtained from interviews with Javanese cultural experts. Other supporting data for the research comes from the Javanese manuscript Serat Kadis Saresmi. The data analysis techniques were both interactive (with informants) and non-interactive (literary). The results of the research show: (1) How to Identify The Human Erogenous Zones, (2) lovemaking behaviour, (3) six stages in the Javanese Art of Lovemaking, (4) a description of the concept of Martabat, or the art of taking care of an unborn child in the womb, and finally (5) the existence of a figure known as Guru Laki who played a role in the sexual lifestyle of the Javanese kingdom. The teachings about lovemaking of the Javanese kings provide a way for learning about the secrets behind the greatness of the kingdom in days gone by. The discovery of knowledge about the status and norms of sexual relations is considered of great importance and holds a high position in the Javanese community.
Keywords: lovemaking, teachings, sexual, Java