The Plant Mythologies Of The Paser Indigenous People Amidst IKN Development

Derri Ris Riana; Rissari  Yayuk; Jahdiah; Dede  hidayatullah; Ery Agus  Kurnianto; Eka  Suryatin

doi:10.51200/jobsts.v11i1.7273

Authors

Derri Ris Riana National Research and Innovation Agency
Rissari Yayuk National Research and Innovation Agency
Jahdiah National Research and Innovation Agency
Dede hidayatullah National Research and Innovation Agency
Ery Agus Kurnianto National Research and Innovation Agency
Eka Suryatin National Research and Innovation Agency

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51200/jobsts.v11i1.7273

Keywords:

botanical knowledge, IKN, literary ethnobotany, mythology of plant, Paser people

Abstract

The Paser indigenous people of East Kalimantan have intimate relationship with nature, particularly plants that has resulted in a distinctive tradition of plant mythology. However, the development of the Nusantara Capital City (IKN) in East Kalimantan brings new challenges for the Paser People, especially in sustaining and expressing their plant mythology. This study explores: (1) What types of plants hold mythological significance?; (2) How do plants with mythological significance function in the lives of Paser people; and (3) How does the development of IKN impact the social and cultural sustainability of the Paser people, especially the preservation of knowledge and practices related to mythological plants? The research was conducted in North Penajam Paser Regency using methods such as in-depth interviews, observation, literature review, and Focus Group Discussions. By employing a literary ethnobotany approach, the study examines how the Paser people interpret their natural environment through myth. The findings shows that numerous plants hold mythological significance, including kerembulu, yellow mangrove, sopang, temiang bamboo, nunuk, lumo, puti, ulin, durian layung, and dola loden. These plants serve essential functions for Paser people encompassing rituals and beliefs, food, medicine, and architecture. This knowledge is transmitted intergenerationally through oral traditions and community practices. Nevertheless the development of IKN presents multifaceted challenges, such as the loss of customary forests that harbor ethnobocanical and cultural knowledge, environmental degradation, social displacement, and disruption of cultural continuity. This study emphasizes the importance of integrating ethnobotanical knowledge and local culture into inclusive and sustainable IKN development planning.

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