Dayak Kanayatn Belief: The Literal Meanings Of Hantu, Setan, And Iblis

Abstract

This study aims to explore the literal meaning of the words hantu, setan, and iblis
based on Dayak Kanayatn' belief. Furthermore, after finding the similarities and differences
of those words the researchers compared them with the literal meaning of KBBI (Kamus
Besar Bahasa Indonesia) and the other research. This study employed a descriptive
qualitative design involving three participants from Dayak Kanayatn background. The data
were obtained using interview and documentation techniques. Using two main theories of
literal meaning from (Simatupang et al., 2020) and (Jr, 2002)the data were analyzed through
transcribing, clustering, elaborating, and comparing. The results show that the literal
meaning of the words Hantu, Setan, and Iblis according to Dayak Kanayatn beliefs, KBBI,
and the other research have several similarities and differences. The first word Hantu has the
same meaning that leads to the spirit. The second word Setan, Dayak Kanayatn belief, and
KBBI have the same perception that leads to the evil attitude of humans while other research
says that Setan refers to a form of curse. The third is the word Iblis, which is a spirit that
influences humans to do evil things.
Keywords: Literal Meaning, Hantu, Setan, Iblis