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VIVA – Some areas in Indonesia are still characterized by a mystical atmosphere and supernatural knowledge. Although usually, the owners of these supernatural sciences are mostly men. But it turns out, some Indonesian women come from inland tribes who have supernatural powers.
Supernatural is a power or event that is related to nature and beyond the power of human reason in common. As seen from the Remedial Script YouTube channel, several of these regions have women who were considered to have supernatural powers. Here's an explanation.
1. Nyai Balau
Ilustrasi ilmu sihir.
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Nyai Balau has long hair, it is said that Nyai Balau came from the Teweh area and initially meditated to ask God for guidance on the whereabouts of her child.
In the middle of the hermitage, she met a grandmother who told her that her son had died because he was beheaded by Antang. The grandmother then passed down a magic shawl to Nyai Balau to fight Antang to the death.
2. Poris Plawad
Poris Plawad is one of the women who have supernatural powers. This makes her name one of the names of the village in Cipondoh, Tangerang. At first, Mpok Poris was a champion who was good at martial arts descendants of the Betawi tribe. The story begins in the 1900s when the people of Tangerang faced crop failure.
When conditions became increasingly difficult, the landlords, who were aligned with the Dutch, set high taxes and suffocated the community. Poris felt sorry for the suffering of the people and then learned magic to fight the colonial invaders.
3. Raden Ayu Serang
Nyi Ageng Serang
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Raden Ayu Serang was born in Serang village, 40 kilometers north of Surakarta in 1762. Raden Ajeng Gustia Wulaningsih Retno Edi or known as Raden Ayu Serang. She then married a man and had children.
Nyi Ageng Serang's son was trusted as Commander Dipenogoro in the Demak region. He and his son worked together against the opposing forces. The story goes that this powerful woman could make the opposing troops fall with just her jungkrik and shawl.
4. Raden Roro Istiati Wulandari
Pawang hujan, Rara Isti Wulandari
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Rara Pawang Hujan (known she has ability to controll the rain in the big event) is the nickname for a woman who was recently recognized by the public. She has indigo ability and uses a singing bowl as a tool to control the clouds. She successfully handled several major events, such as the 2018 Asian Games and MotoGP.
Pengobat alternatif, Ningsih Tinampi
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Since 2019, the public has been shocked by the presence of a woman named Ningsih Tinampi. Reportedly, she can cure various diseases and even has a practice in Pasuruan, East Java, which is always crowded with patients.
To top it off, she had a show called Jalan Kesembuhan broadcast on one of the private TV stations a few years ago. He once claimed to be able to summon angels and the Prophet, it causes pros and cons in the society.
