You believe it is not that the people of ancient Indonesia a lot of magic lho? Though Indonesians are less sophisticated in weapons they are actually capable of providing fierce resistance to the invaders.
The heroic story of the struggle of Indonesian native warriors is still often heard until now. Various powers become their specialty, ranging from flying, immune to weapons, can disappear, and other supernatural powers. Remarkably again, this miracle became the capital to fight the invaders to make it short of breath overwhelmed.
here are 5 figures of native Indonesian people who are very powerful mandraguna and make colonists fear.
- The Pitung
Si Pitung figure is still very legendary, especially for the people of Jakarta. Si Pitung has the original name Salihoen and comes from the village of Rawabelong, West Jakarta.
Si Pitung mastered the science of Rawa Rontek (Head of Disconnect) and had no weapons or magic weapons. To master this science the conditions are quite heavy, that is not to be married. When confronted with Si Pitung the invaders are made upset and helpless with his weapons.
- Fat Entong
Named Fat Entong because his body is quite fat. He is a Betawi warrior from the area of Condet. Formerly, he had been offered a young king by the Dutch, but he firmly refused for the sake of his people.
Together with the Condet community, Entong Gendut provides resistance through the war at Landhuis. In this war eventually Entong Fat was pierced by bullets and his corpse thrown into the sea.
- Sakera
Sakera or Sadiman is a fighter from Bangli, Pasuruan and includes a noble ancestry. He is the figure of a good anti-colonial warrior and cares for his citizens.
Sakera's supernatural powers make the Dutch colonizers extremely overwhelmed against him. But his pace had to stop after Sakera was betrayed by his own colleagues. After being framed, he was eventually arrested and sentenced to deat.
2.haji darip
Haji Darip is highly respected and is known as a hero and fighter by local people. But because it often disturbs the Batava government, he is considered a bandit. Haji Darip comes from Klender and is said to have a talisman that makes him immune to weapons.
In addition, he also has the ability to recruit people to become his troops. The trick is unique, everyone who entered Haji Darip area will be looted and have to shout 'merdeka'.
- Nyimas Gamparan
Nyimas Gamparan is a heroic warrior from Banten. His figure is often opposed to the injustices committed by Dutch colonialists. He has dozens of female soldiers and has guerrilla war tactics against the Dutch colonialists.
In the Cikande war (1829-1830) the greatness of Nyimas Gamparan forces made Holland trouble. Finally, this women's troops were killed by the forces of Raden Tumenggung Kartanata Nagara because of the lure of the Dutch made him the ruler of Rangkasbitung.
Well that's the story of the figure of the original magic people of Indonesia are able to provide fierce resistance for the invaders. Just like we have to recognize and appreciate their services as an Indonesian freedom fighter.