The Study of the Didactic Values in the Folklore of the Origin of Boyolali Regency Name

Abstract

The study of values in folklore can be used as a medium to educate and teach. This study aims to explain the content of didactic values in the folklore of the origin of Boyolali Regency name. Through the analysis of the characters in the folklore of the origin of Boyolali Regency name, it was found the didactic values covering religious and social aspects. Meanwhile, the religious aspect is the value of didactic repentance and devout worship, while the social aspect is the value of didactic patience, sharing, hospitality, forgiveness, and admitting mistakes. This research was qualitative and used ethnographic strategies. Additionally, the data was obtained from observation, interviews, and analysis of documents. The didactic value content was obtained from the attitudes and behaviors of the figures Ki Ageng Pandanarang, Sunan Kalijaga, and the rogues. Keywords: didactic value, folklore, the origin of the name of Boyolali Regency.