Inmythology, alunar deityis agodorgoddessof theMoon, sometimes as a personification. Batara Guru (also called Bhattara Guru, Debata Batara Guru and Batara Siwa) is the name of a supreme god in Indonesian Hinduism. The mythology of Indonesia is influenced by Indian Mythology. In Outline of Philippine Mythology, F. Landa Jocano wrote, “The ancient Tagalogs also believed in the final judgment of men—that is, the punishing of the evil and the rewarding of the good. Garuda (Sanskrit: गरुड Garuḍa; Pāli: गरुळ Garuḷa), also Galon or Nan Belu in Burmese and Karura in Japanese, is a legendary bird or bird-like creature in Hindu, Buddhist and Jain faith. 1. Barong, masked figure, usually representing an unidentified creature called keket, who appears at times of celebration in Bali, Indonesia.For the Balinese, Barong is the symbol of health and good fortune, in opposition to the witch, Rangda (also known as Calonarang). The “supreme god” Vishnu can often be seen riding on his back. In Nepal, he is often depicted as a human with wings. The son of the god Lugeilan and of a human woman, the mischievous Olifat was a contradictory figure torn between two worlds. The Captain james Cook visited the Hawaiian islands in 1778. Like the Nymphae of Greco-Roman mythology, the Askefruer of Northern Europe, and Yaksha (Hindu), the Duc Ba are feminine spirits of trees. He is variously the vehicle mount (vahana) of the Hindu god Vishnu, a dharma-protector and Astasena in Buddhism, and the Yaksha of the Jain Tirthankara Shantinatha. Indonesia’s version of Garudas is especially colorful and is depicted with tusks. Empung Luminuut A popular goddess of the Minahas, on the northern peninsula of the Indonesian … His name is derived from Sanskrit Bhattaraka which means “noble lord". Some form of Moon worship can be found in most ancient religions. The names of gods in our mythology are the same as in Indian. This is because the great Indian civilization influenced our Indonesian ancestors. Another prominent deity in Hawaiian mythology was Kamapua'a, the pig god. Perhaps the most important trickster and culture hero in Micronesian mythology was Olifat (also called Olofat, Olofath, and Orofat). When he came ashore, the people mistook him for one of their gods. Retrieved from "https://mythology.wikia.org/wiki/Category:Indonesian_mythology?oldid=61065" It is considered holy because it was ridden by Bathara Guru who was the Supreme god or what locals would call “Dewa” in Indonesian mythologies which are very influenced by Hinduism. Known both for his warlike nature and for his romantic exploits, this energetic god appeared in many tales. They are worshipped by the Annam of Indonesia. 5 Creatures From Indonesian Mythology. The main difference is, the Indians aren't focusing on Five Pandawas, or Pandawa Lima.They are the Indonesian Myth heroes. In Hindu art, Garuda has evolved over centuries to look more human. In the rest of Asia, he has maintained his bird’s head, beak, and talons. These deities can have a variety of functions and traditions depending upon the culture, but they are often related.