8 Sacred Mountains in the World, there is an Indonesian Mountain
- Mount Kinabalu
VIVA – The mountain has its own beauty for people. Mountains are still identical with mystical, scary things and as known that mountain is a place of invisible creatures or Djinn. This is because there are many scary stories and prohibition that are spread among the community. It turns out that there are still sacred mountain in the world.
Usually, old folklore traditions are at the root of ghost stories from Mount. For example, the Appalachians believe that the oldest tree in the mountain valley is haunted and that fissures and bursts of fire are demons snapping their fingers, it’s all a bad sign.
Some of these mountains even keep so many mysteries until these mountains are called haunted mountains.
1. Mount Olympus, Greece
Gunung Olympus di Planet Mars
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According to Greek mythology, Mount Olympus is the home of God. So, it is the reason why Mount Olympus is considered sacred to this day.
Local people also say that they have seen flashing lighting, storm clouds, and terrible noises coming from Mount Olympus. According to them, it is believed to be the event of God ascending to the stars.
2. Mount Kinabalu, Malaysia
Turis berfoto tanpa busana di Gunung Kinabalu
- The Star
Mount Kinabalu has the meaning of a rock mountain and is the place of invisible creatures.
Based on the stories of the surrounding people, the invisible creature carries out activities such as farming every day. Even in ancient times before every climber who would climb Mount Kinabalu had to perform a Monolob ritual.
But nowadays, the Monolob ritual is only performed once a year by a shaman or local people known as Bobolian.
3. Mount Fuji, Japan
Gunung Fuji di Jepang.
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Not only does it have a charm that is famous all over the world, it turns out that the peak of Mount Fuji is considered sacred and even believed to have magical powers for centuries.
The peak of Mount Fuji is closely related to Japanese mythology, which is considered the abode of the god of fire and the goddess of trees in Shinto religion.
Meanwhile, Buddhists also believe that Mount Fuji is the place of Dainichi Nyorai. Dainichi Nyorai is a Buddha of All Wisdom who is Luminous.
4. Mount Nebo, Jordan
Pohon sahabi, di padang pasir Yordania.
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This place became the place where Prophet Moses found the land promised by God. From the top of the mountain, people can see views of the Dead Sea, Bethlehem, Jerusalem, the Jordan River, and Mount Olive.
5. Mount Agung, Indonesia
Gunung Agung di Kabupaten Karangasem, Bali.
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Indonesia also has a haunted mountain such as Mount Agung in Bali. The Balinese consider Mount Agung to be the center of the universe and the abode of gods and goddesses.
Mount Agung is so sacred that the rules applied to climbers who want to climb to the majestic mountain are so strict for their own safety.
6. Mount San Francisco, United Statest
Impressive Cities San Fransisco
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Almost all-American tribes believe that this series of volcanoes in the Cocoino National Forest is a sacred place. including the peak of San Francisco which is home for Kachina or ancestral spirits.
7. Mount Paektu, South Korea
Gunung Paektu
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Mount Paektu is on the Korean Peninsula, with a history that not many people know about. Mount Paektu is a silent witness to the Korean guerrilla war against Japan.
Koreans believe that Mount Paektu is the place of origin of their ancestors and as one of the "soul" mountains.
8. Mount Kailash, Tibet
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Mount Kailash in Tibet is considered the home of Lord Shiva and the place of eternal life. Mount Kailash is also the only mountain that is sacred by five religions at once, namely, Hinduism, Buddhism, Ayyavanzhi, Bon, and Jainism.
Every year, the people around Mount Kailash will perform a ritual called 'Kora' which is a ritual to surround the mountain.
Based on people's beliefs the 'Kora' ritual is believed to be able to erase sins while living on earth.
