Genderuwa
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Genderuwa is a Javanese
mythology
described as hairy human-like ape
s, big and stout with reddish black color, his body covered with thick hair that grows in the whole body. It is believed by the local, Genderuwa is kind of the jinn
or spirits that manifest this creature. Genderuwa most widely known in the community in Java, Indonesia. Sundanese people call it "gandaruwo" and the Javanese people generally call it "gendruwo".
language Genderuwo. Sundanese
people call it gandaruwo and the Javanese people generally call it gendruwo.
mythology. Genderuwa are spirits believed to come from people who died in a violent way and come back to haunt the living.
Nature Reserve Danalaya, Slogohimo district, about 60 km east of Wonogiri
, and in the White Weak, Purwosari, Girimulyo in Kulon Progo, about 60 km west of Yogyakarta.
According to legend, The Genderuwo has a very strong ability to attract women. Genderuwo's sexual game is said to be unusual and that women feel often satisfied and extend extraordinary favors. Genderuwos have very strong libidos and possess seduction skills far superior to men.
However, some genderuwa who appear as an old man, dressed in white who look very dignified, are said to be benevolent.
To summon a genderuwa, one must capture a crow, kill it and cook the meat in a open place so that the creature recognize and is enticed by the smell of his favorite food. After pronouncing a special mantra, the practitioner must immediately ask what they want before genderuwa steal or eat the crow .
Javanese
The Javanese people is an ethnic group native to the Indonesian island of Java. At approximately 85 million people , it is the largest ethnic group on the island, and also in Indonesia. They are predominantly located in the central to eastern parts of the island...
mythology
Mythology
The term mythology can refer either to the study of myths, or to a body or collection of myths. As examples, comparative mythology is the study of connections between myths from different cultures, whereas Greek mythology is the body of myths from ancient Greece...
described as hairy human-like ape
Ape
Apes are Old World anthropoid mammals, more specifically a clade of tailless catarrhine primates, belonging to the biological superfamily Hominoidea. The apes are native to Africa and South-east Asia, although in relatively recent times humans have spread all over the world...
s, big and stout with reddish black color, his body covered with thick hair that grows in the whole body. It is believed by the local, Genderuwa is kind of the jinn
Jinn
Jinn are supernatural beings in Arab folklore and Islamic teachings.Jinn may also refer to:* Jinn , a Japanese band* Qui-Gon Jinn, a character in the Star Wars universe...
or spirits that manifest this creature. Genderuwa most widely known in the community in Java, Indonesia. Sundanese people call it "gandaruwo" and the Javanese people generally call it "gendruwo".
Etymology
From the JavaJava
Java is an island of Indonesia. With a population of 135 million , it is the world's most populous island, and one of the most densely populated regions in the world. It is home to 60% of Indonesia's population. The Indonesian capital city, Jakarta, is in west Java...
language Genderuwo. Sundanese
Sundanese people
The Sundanese are an ethnic group native to the western part of the Indonesian island of Java. They number approximately 31 million, and are the second most populous of all the nation's ethncities. The Sundanese are predominantly Muslim...
people call it gandaruwo and the Javanese people generally call it gendruwo.
Origin
The legend of genderuwa is allegedly rooted in ancient PersianPersian language
Persian is an Iranian language within the Indo-Iranian branch of the Indo-European languages. It is primarily spoken in Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan and countries which historically came under Persian influence...
mythology. Genderuwa are spirits believed to come from people who died in a violent way and come back to haunt the living.
Description
Genderuwa is usually invisible to mortals' eyes but may appear as a large furry creature similar to an ape, the body covered with reddish black thick hair that grows in the whole body. Various legends say that genderuwa can also take the appearance of human male to seduce women or increase/decrease its size from a few centimeters to a three meter high stature.Place
The creature is said to enjoy dwelling around watery, old buildings, large trees that shaded or damp corners of deserted and dark. Some favorite spots are forest areas such as Teak ForestForest
A forest, also referred to as a wood or the woods, is an area with a high density of trees. As with cities, depending where you are in the world, what is considered a forest may vary significantly in size and have various classification according to how and what of the forest is composed...
Nature Reserve Danalaya, Slogohimo district, about 60 km east of Wonogiri
Wonogiri
Wonogiri is a regency in the southeastern part of Central Java province in Indonesia. Its capital is Wonogiri.-Administrative division:Wonogiri Regency is divided into several sub-districts as follows: Baturetno, Batuwarno, Bulukerto, Eromoko, Girimarto, Giritontro, Giriwoyo, Jatipurno, Jatiroto,...
, and in the White Weak, Purwosari, Girimulyo in Kulon Progo, about 60 km west of Yogyakarta.
Behavior
The Genderuwo creature is believed to be idle and dissolute, has the tendency to tease people, especially women and children. Genderuwo is sometimes happy slapping a women's rump, caressing her body while she slept, or even to switch women’s undergarments to others. Genderuwo also like to throw stones at people’s houses at night. The Genderuwo is known to tempt lonely wifes when husbands leave or those that become widowed. Sometimes, Genderuwo have sexual relationships with these women in order to impregnate them and produce more Genderuwo.According to legend, The Genderuwo has a very strong ability to attract women. Genderuwo's sexual game is said to be unusual and that women feel often satisfied and extend extraordinary favors. Genderuwos have very strong libidos and possess seduction skills far superior to men.
However, some genderuwa who appear as an old man, dressed in white who look very dignified, are said to be benevolent.
To summon a genderuwa, one must capture a crow, kill it and cook the meat in a open place so that the creature recognize and is enticed by the smell of his favorite food. After pronouncing a special mantra, the practitioner must immediately ask what they want before genderuwa steal or eat the crow .