5 Indonesian Tribes That are Believed Still Have Black Magic

VIVA – Indonesia has full of diversity especially for the tribes. These tribes are scattered with their own customs and culture, including how to solve a problem. Some of these tribes are believed to still have black magic, this black magic is believed to have been passed down by their ancestors.

Here are tribes in Indonesia are still attached to mystical nuance:

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Pesona Karya Seni Suku Asmat

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• VIVAnews/Fernando Randy

The Asmat tribe is known to have the ability to find lost items that can invite thunderstorms. In addition, the tradition of respecting their ancestors who are believed to be in the supernatural world where the sun sets, this indigenous Papuan tribe is also not to be offended.

It is said if there is someone that once made the Asmat tribe angry, this person must be prepared to be sent a 'gift' in the form of mysterious illness, sudden poverty, accidents, and others.

This magic is also their way of protecting the environment so that it is not damaged by irresponsible people. For them, destroying nature was like destroying the home of their god.

2. The Osing Tribe in East Java

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Dua orang berperan bak kerbau pembajak sawah di ritual suku Osing

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The Osing tribe is located in Banyuwangi, East Java. An area known to the holy people. The thick tradition of witchcraft in this area became even more audible after 1998, a horrific incident that killed hundreds of people. They were brutally murdered because they were accused of being witch doctors.

As reported by many sources, the Osing Tribe knows witchcraft into four types, namely black magic for revenge until the enemy dies, red magic for revenge but not killing the enemy, yellow witchcraft to make other people like it, and white witchcraft which is said to launch effort.

3. The Kajang Tribe in South Sulawesi

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Doti,ilmu hitam suku kajang.

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• U-Report

The Kajang tribe is located in Bulukumba, South Sulawesi. This tribe believes that they live in Tana Toa or the oldest land on earth that was first created by God. This tribe, which is identical with all black clothes, is actually very wise. Because black symbolizes simplicity, equality, and death can come at any time.

Even though they seem calm, their Doti Kajang magic can make anyone nervous. Besides being able to kill someone's life, they are also known to be very good at practicing invulnerability and can make other people's heads soft.

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Ilustrasi masyarakat suku Dayak di Kalimantan

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• vstory

The Dayak tribe has been famous for their ability to send witchcraft and pellets have spread everywhere. One of the magical arts they mastered and the most famous was the flying saber or locally known as Mandau Terbang.

This traditional Dayak weapon can be controlled remotely to attack opponents and protect friends. So, if the Dayaks have enemies, they don't have to be tired of chasing or facing their enemies, because they can use this flying saber.

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Suku Baduy.

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The Baduy tribe is the original ethnic group that inhabits the Banten area. This tribe is known to be quite closed even though they live in an area close to the metropolitan area.

When it comes to black magic, such as predict the future, pellets, witchcraft, debus, and even invulnerability, many people come to this area.

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Even though they seem calm, their Doti Kajang magic can make anyone nervous. Besides being able to kill someone's life, they are also known to be very good at practicing invulnerability and can make other people's heads soft.