METAFORA SEJARAH DAN SIMBOLISME DALAM TUTURAN RITUAL MEAGOLIWU PADA MASYARAKAT KORONI (Historical Metaphors and Symbolism in Meagoliwu Ritual Rules in The Koroni Community)

La Ode Sahidin; Irianto Ibrahim; NFN Alias; Nur Israfyan Sofyan

doi:10.26499/jk.v21i1.8204

METAFORA SEJARAH DAN SIMBOLISME DALAM TUTURAN RITUAL MEAGOLIWU PADA MASYARAKAT KORONI (Historical Metaphors and Symbolism in Meagoliwu Ritual Rules in The Koroni Community)

La Ode Sahidin, Irianto Ibrahim, NFN Alias, Nur Israfyan Sofyan

Abstract

This study explores historical metaphors and symbolism in the ritual utterance of Meagoliwu among the Koroni community in Southeast Sulawesi. The research problem focuses on how metaphors in these utterances represent the historical relations of the Koroni people with other ethnic groups and how they function to strengthen cultural identity and collectivity. Using a qualitative approach, the study applied referential and pragmatic equivalent methods to interpret symbolic meanings. Data were obtained through observation, in-depth interviews, and oral documentation involving local informants. The findings reveal two central metaphors: the female metaphor in the story of Salabose, which symbolizes Koroni’s geographical, economic, and cultural appeal, and the shell metaphor, which represents maritime threats as well as the resilience of coastal society. Furthermore, the naming of the harbors Labuan Tobelo, Labuan Belanda, Labuan Wolio, and Labuan Bajo reflects historical maritime interactions across ethnic networks. These findings demonstrate that metaphors in Meagoliwu function not only as aesthetic narratives but also as ideological instruments that construct collective identity and historical legitimacy. This study highlights the importance of preserving oral traditions through systematic documentation and recommends comparative studies with other maritime traditions in the Indonesian archipelago.

Kajian ini membahas metafora sejarah dan simbolisme dalam tuturan ritual Meagoliwu pada masyarakat Koroni di Sulawesi Tenggara. Permasalahan penelitian difokuskan pada bagaimana metafora dalam tuturan tersebut merepresentasikan hubungan historis masyarakat Koroni dengan etnik lain, serta bagaimana fungsi metafora memperkuat identitas budaya dan kolektivitas. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode padan referensial dan padan pragmatis untuk menafsirkan makna simbolik tuturan. Data dikumpulkan melalui observasi, wawancara mendalam, dan dokumentasi lisan bersama informan setempat. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya dua metafora utama: metafora perempuan dalam kisah Salabose yang melambangkan daya tarik geografis, ekonomi, dan kultural Koroni, serta metafora kerang yang mencerminkan ancaman maritim sekaligus simbol ketahanan masyarakat pesisir. Selain itu, penamaan pelabuhan Labuan Tobelo, Labuan Belanda, Labuan Wolio, dan Labuan Bajo merefleksikan interaksi historis maritim lintas etnik. Temuan ini menegaskan bahwa metafora dalam Meagoliwu tidak hanya berfungsi sebagai narasi estetis, tetapi juga sebagai instrumen ideologis dalam membangun identitas kolektif dan legitimasi historis. Kajian ini merekomendasikan pentingnya pelestarian tradisi lisan melalui dokumentasi sistematis serta studi perbandingan dengan tradisi maritim Nusantara lainnya.

Keywords

historical metaphor; Meagoliwu; oral tradition; cultural identity; Koroni community; metafora sejarah; Meagoliwu; tradisi lisan; identitas budaya; masyarakat Koroni

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.26499/jk.v21i1.8204