Magic, Religion, and Authority: Performing Magic of Kyai and Jawara in Banten
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Kyai, Jawara, Magic, Islam, Authority, BantenAbstract
This paper deals with magical performances of two Bantenese charismatic figures, kyai (religious figures) and jawara (local strongmen). They become my research focus because both of them are two informal leading figures that have influence over the geographical boundaries. They are also well known as the teachers, the performers, and the specialists of magic who make use of their magical powers for various purposes. Indeed, they can manage their magical power for obtaining and maintaing their authorities among the Bantenese society. Because of their capability in Islamic knowledge and in magical sciences, the kyai of Banten have respectable and high position in the society. Meanwhile, because of their magical power obtained from kyai and their persevering and hard-struggle for years, the jawara’s family becomes the center of power that has great influence toward political, economic and social life of Banten at the present day.
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