The Myth And Reality of Oral Literature of Ciacia People in The Island of Batuatas as Cultural Power

This study aims to introduce a variety of oral literatures of the fisheries community in the island of Batuatas that contain elements of myth and those that do not, (2) to reveal various elements of the myth in the oral literature, and (3) to express the relationship between myth and reality in the oral literature as a determinant of cultural power. All of the data are derived from a research report which untitled “Sastra Lisan Ciacia di Pulau Batuatas” conducted in 1994. The analysis of myth and reality is conducted by the approach of genetic structuralism that is proposed by Lucien Goldman. Result of the analysis showed that (1) the oral tradition of fisheries community in Batuatas island is containing elements of myth and there are not also. (2) The oral tradition that contains elements of the old myth are more likely to survive (as a cultural force) than those that do not. (3) The myth in the oral tradition of Ciacia Batuatas community can be a source of cultural strength when considered as a reality, but it does not become a source of cultural strength when only regarded as a myth

KONTALA IN THE CONTEXT OF MUNA CULTURE

This article contains the results of the study conducted in Muna Regency, Southeast Sulawesi, in 2010. This study aims at revealing and analyzing the form, function, meaning and value of the kontala using intrinsic and extrinsic approaches. The kontala was processed in such a way that it became a particular material so that its aesthetic effects could be obtained. The intrinsic approach was used to observe the structural aspect. The aspects of the study range from style, image, metaphor, symbol, and myth. The extrinsic approach was used to discuss the setting and environment. In addition to the structural theory, the functional theory was also used in this study. The functional theory of a text covers all the natures which collectively refer to or have the main and additional functions. Besides, the pragmatic approach was also used in this study. Descriptive analytic method, which could reveal and analyze the content, form, function, meaning and value of the kantola was employed. The results of the study show that the kantola, which is in the form of several poems, contain (a) satire, (b) criticism, (c) romantic love, (d) advices, (f) suggestion, (g) invitation with family and unity as the themes. The kantola functions to amuse, unify, pacify sorrow for its fans. The values contained are (a) sportiveness, (b) skill, (c) ethics and morality, (d) togetherness, (e) education, (f) religiosity, (g) patience, (h) intelligence (intellectual intelligence, emotional intelligence, social intelligence, and spiritual intelligence). Based on the values contained, the kantola needs to be learned, developed and performed again in every public party as the real steps to preserve it in daily life with high creativity; its form and performance are modified and adapted

"Vortex Solution in a Multi-Higgs System and Its Physical Implication,"

Classical vortex solutions in $(1+2)$-dimensional multi-Higgs systems are studied. In particular the existence of such a solution requires equal characteristic lengths and a specific relation between the ratio of the two Higgs vacuum expectation values and the couplings in the Higgs potential, if $\lambda_3\neq 0$.Comment: 11pages, CTP-TAMU-73/92 ( The reason why $c_2/c_1$ should be used as an independent input parameter is explained in detail.

The Role of Sculpture in Communicating Archaeology in Museums

In this article I discuss an innovative museum strategy that aims to create a more evocative and engaging visitor experience. I argue that the inclusion of contemporary art, and specifically sculpture in exhibition design, activates visitor agency, empowering the public to take part in interpreting the human past. I explore the unique sensory engagement sculpture provides and the important role this can play for the public presentation of archaeology. I also examine an existing project that has called upon sculpture as an interpretive resource at the National Museum of Scotland, discussing its impact on visitors and its contribution to the discipline. I conclude with a discussion of a selection of living sculptors including Rachel Whiteread and Antony Gormley whose work, I argue, signals exciting opportunities for future artist-curator collaboration. By considering both current examples and future possibilities, this article builds a case for sculpture as an important and dynamic tool for the public understanding of archaeology in museums