LEGENDA KERAJAAN SILUMAN KALI CIMANUK

Summary

The video explores the myth of a Jin kingdom submerged in the depths of the Cimanuk River in Indramayu, Indonesia. Passed down through generations, the legend speaks of a powerful Jin king and his glittering palace, with tales of mystical apparitions and strange occurrences near the river. The story gained new attention in the 2000s, following the construction of a bridge over the Cimanuk River, where workers faced unexplained events. The video connects this myth to the historical Manukrawa Kingdom, believed to have been destroyed by a flash flood, thus transforming into a long-lasting legend of a ghostly realm beneath the river.

Takeaways

• 😀 The legend of the Jin kingdom beneath the Cimanuk River has been passed down through generations in villages near the river.
• 😀 Some villagers refer to it as the 'Jin kingdom,' while others call it the 'Mask Island kingdom,' led by a powerful Jin king.
• 😀 According to the Babad Indramayu, the establishment of Indramayu disturbed the ecosystem of spirits or Jin in the Cimanuk River.
• 😀 Mystical apparitions like horse sounds, ancient armies, and supernatural animals have been commonly reported in the Cimanuk River area, especially in the 50s to 80s.
• 😀 These mystical stories faded during the 1990s when Indramayu was electrified and modernized.
• 😀 The myth of the Jin kingdom resurfaced in the 2000s during the construction of a bridge over the Cimanuk River, which was accompanied by strange occurrences.
• 😀 Workers on the Cimanuk Bangkaloa Ilir bridge project experienced mystical phenomena, and some of them passed away under mysterious circumstances, leading to suspicions about the ghost kingdom.
• 😀 A mother who had been in a coma for two months claimed to have worked in the kitchen of the Cimanuk Jin kingdom palace during her coma and saw the workers who died becoming servants in the palace.
• 😀 The story suggests that these workers were transformed into servants (Abdi Dalem) in the Jin kingdom, reinforcing the mystical connection to the Cimanuk River.
• 😀 The legend of the Cimanuk Jin kingdom may be based on historical events, such as the fall of the Manukrawa Kingdom, which was said to have been destroyed by a flash flood and later became a myth due to storytelling over generations.

Q & A

What is the legend of the Cimanuk River Jin Kingdom?

The legend of the Cimanuk River Jin Kingdom speaks of a glittering palace that is said to be located beneath the Cimanuk River. It is believed to be ruled by a powerful Jin king and is part of a broader mystical tradition in the area. The myth has been passed down through generations in the village communities around the Cimanuk River.

What is the historical background of the Cimanuk River Jin Kingdom legend?

The legend may have originated from a historical event involving the Manukrawa Kingdom, which was located on the banks of the Cimanuk River. The kingdom was believed to have been destroyed by a flash flood, and over time, the event was transformed into a mystical legend of the Jin Kingdom, which is believed to still exist in another realm.

What mystical occurrences have been reported in the Cimanuk River area?

In the Cimanuk River area, people have reported mystical apparitions such as the sounds of horses running, ancient armies marching, the appearance of supernatural beings like tuyul, and strange sounds resembling gamelan music. Additionally, sightings of white crocodiles and other unusual occurrences have been part of the lore.

How did the construction of the Bangkaloa Ilir bridge revive the Jin Kingdom legend?

During the construction of the Bangkaloa Ilir bridge across the Cimanuk River in the 2000s, workers experienced strange phenomena, such as difficulties in mixing concrete and mystical smells. After the bridge was completed, several workers, including a foreman, died under mysterious circumstances, which were linked by the community to the ghost kingdom beneath the river.

What happened to the mother who was in a coma after the bridge construction?

A mother who had been in a coma for two months recounted an experience where she worked in the kitchen of the Cimanuk Jin Kingdom palace while unconscious. She saw deceased workers from the bridge project as servants in the palace. After feeling homesick, she was shown the way home by a soldier from the kingdom, which caused her to regain consciousness.

What is the connection between the legend of the Cimanuk Jin Kingdom and the Manukrawa Kingdom?

The Manukrawa Kingdom, which once existed on the banks of the Cimanuk River, is believed to have been destroyed by a flash flood. Some believe the legend of the Cimanuk Jin Kingdom originated from this event. Over time, the destruction of the kingdom turned into a myth about the kingdom being relocated to another realm, where it is now ruled by Jin.

What role do legends play in shaping the understanding of historical events?

Legends often arise from historical events and undergo exaggeration and transformation over time. What may have started as a true historical event, such as the destruction of the Manukrawa Kingdom, becomes embellished, leading to the creation of myths that blend history with supernatural elements.

How did the modernization of Indramayu affect the belief in the Jin Kingdom?

In the 1990s, as Indramayu became electrified and modernized, many of the mystical stories surrounding the Cimanuk River, including the Jin Kingdom legend, faded into obscurity. However, with the bridge construction in the 2000s, the legend re-emerged, especially among the older generations who still recalled the tales.

What is the significance of the Babad Indramayu in this story?

The Babad Indramayu is a historical text that recounts the battle between Arya Wiralodra and the king of the two ghost kingdoms. It suggests that the establishment of Indramayu disturbed the ecosystem of demons or Jin in the Cimanuk River, which could have contributed to the origin of the Jin Kingdom legend.

Why do some people believe the Jin Kingdom is still present under the Cimanuk River?

Some people believe the Jin Kingdom still exists beneath the Cimanuk River because of the long-standing myth, the strange occurrences reported in the area, and the tales passed down from previous generations. These beliefs are reinforced by personal experiences, such as the story of the mother in a coma, who was employed in the kingdom's palace, and the deaths of workers during the bridge construction.