Mystery temple prambanan
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Rose as high as 47 meters (5 meters higher than Borobudur temple), the foundation of this temple has fulfilled the desire to show Hindu triumph in the land of Java. This temple is located 17 kilometers from the city center, in the middle of an area that now functions as beautiful park.
There is a legend that Javanese people always tell about this temple. Once, a man named Bandung Bondowoso loved Roro Jonggrang. Because of his love, Jonggrang asked Bondowoso make 1000 temples with statues in one night. The request was nearly fulfilled Jonggrang asked the villagers to pound rice and make a big fire that created an atmosphere like the morning. Bondowoso who only completed 999 statues cursed Jonggrang be a statue of the 1000 because he felt cheated.
Prambanan temple has three main temples in the primary yard, namely Vishnu, Brahma, and Shiva. The three temples are a symbol of Trimurti in Hindu belief. All of them face east. Each main temple has accompanying temple facing to the west, namely Nandini for Shiva, Swan to Brahma, and Garuda for Vishnu. In addition, there are 2 temples wedge, 4 color temples and 4 corner temples. In the second there are 224 temples.
Entering the Shiva temple located in the middle and the highest building, you will find a room 4. One main room contains a statue of Shiva, while the other 3 rooms each containing a statue of Durga (Shiva's wife), Agastya (Shiva's teacher), and Ganesha (Shiva's son). Durga is touted as the statue of Roro Jonggrang described in the legend above.
In the Vishnu temple is located in the north of Shiva temple, you will only see one room containing a statue of Vishnu. Brahma temple is located south of Shiva temple, you will only find one room with a statue of Brahma.
Quite attractive accompanying temple is Garuda temple that is located near the Vishnu temple. This temple keeps a story of half-bird human being named Garuda. Garuda is a mystical bird in Hindu mythology, who was gold, white face, red wings, beak and wings like eagles. It is estimated, the figure is Hindu adaptation of Bennu (means 'rises' or 'shining', usually associated with the god Re) in ancient Egyptian mythology or Phoenix in Old Greek mythology. Garuda succeeded in saving his mother from the curse of Aruna (Garuda is born handicapped brother) by stealing Tirta Amrita (holy water of the gods).
The ability to save that which was admired by many people until now and used for various purposes. Indonesia used it to sign the country. That said, the creator of the emblem of Garuda Pancasila find inspiration in this temple. Other countries also use it to sign the country is Thailand, with the same reason but the adaptation of different shape and appearance. In Thailand, Garuda is known or Krut Pha Krut.
Prambanan also has panels of relief describing the story of Ramayana. According to experts, the relief is similar to the Ramayana story is revealed through oral traditions. Another interesting relief is Kalpataru tree that the Hindu religion is considered as a tree of life, sustainability and environmental compatibility. In Prambanan, relief of Kalpataru tree is described middle flanking a lion. The existence of this tree makes experts consider that the people of the 9th century had wisdom to manage its environment.
Just as the figure of Garuda, Kalpataru is now also used for various purposes. In Indonesia, Kalpataru became a symbol of Forum for Environment (WALHI). In fact, some scientists in Bali to develop the concept of Tri Hita Karana for environment conservation by seeing Kalpataru relief in this temple. The tree of life can also be found on the mountains that used to open the puppet arts. A proof that the relief panels in Prambanan has worldwide.
If careful, you can also see various birds relief, this time a real bird. Bird reliefs at Prambanan are so natural that biologists can identify their genus. One was relief of the Yellow-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua sulphurea) that invite questions. Why, the bird was actually found only in Masakambing Island, an island in the Java Sea. Then, whether the type that were once numerous in Yogyakarta? The answer please find out for yourself. Because, until now no one who can solve the mystery.
If careful, you can also see various birds relief, this time a real bird. Bird reliefs at Prambanan are so natural that biologists can identify their genus. One was relief of the Yellow-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua sulphurea) that invite questions. Why, the bird was actually found only in Masakambing Island, an island in the Java Sea. Then, whether the type that were once numerous in Yogyakarta? The answer please find out for yourself. Because, until now no one who can solve the mystery.
Vikings
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Vikings are pirates brave of mainland Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. Between the year 800 and 1100 AD, they combed the northwest coast of Europe in a long boat to find and bring a very valuable booty.
Society at that time was in general very scared with lightning attacks and brutality Vikings, a prayer from the time reads "Save us Lord, from anger Norsemen (Viking). They are often devastated our land. They memebunuh children and our women "The Vikings pride themselves on their courage while fighting, most of the war on foot and carrying swords, spears, and axes. While the top brass to use war horses. Forces "coward" who called the Berserker is the nation's leading serangan.Berserk Norse with a characteristic 'without wearing iron armor' with a look of fierce and stout body, and its brutal. Before the war they became drunk and crazy battle with narcotics and trust in their god, Odin, to keep them safe. The word Vikings used ahir-ahir this course, the people at that time called them Norsemen. The word is probably derived from Vik, a central city of pirates in Norwegia.Ketika the Norsemen go 'as a Viking', meaning they fight as a pirate. Swedish Vikings who settled in Eastern Europe may be referred to as Runs, and be the Russians as their name. However, not all pirate Vikings, in his homeland, they are farmers and fishermen, and perajin.Banyak pedangan of them go with pirates and living in northern France, northern England, and Ireland. Often times they attacked the British and Irish, then looted down to Gibraltar and the Mediterranean.
Viking Sea Fleet
In Eastern Europe, Viking ships to bring them up to the inland and along the various rivers. They ventured very far until kedaerah Russia and Ukraine, sometimes robbing combing Constantinople, which is often referred Miklagard / Big City. While the Vikings who lived in northern France called the Nation Norman. Rajamereka famous was William the Conqueror, who invaded England ditahun 1066.
The Viking is generally a master sailor and tough, their timber shipscalled long ship is a ship construction highlysturdy, lightweight and has a flat bottom which makes it possible to sailin shallow waters and is also open.
In Eastern Europe, Viking ships to bring them up to the inland and along the various rivers. They ventured very far until kedaerah Russia and Ukraine, sometimes robbing combing Constantinople, which is often referred Miklagard / Big City. While the Vikings who lived in northern France called the Nation Norman. Rajamereka famous was William the Conqueror, who invaded England ditahun 1066.
The Viking is generally a master sailor and tough, their timber shipscalled long ship is a ship construction highlysturdy, lightweight and has a flat bottom which makes it possible to sailin shallow waters and is also open.
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