Ep 19 - Asal Mula Hama

After following the legend of Lagenda Danau Lipan, we fly to the Island of the Gods!

Have you ever wondered why pests like rats and plant hoppers are so determined to destroy rice crops?

The answer lies hidden in the mythological conflict of Batara Siwa's three sons in Bali: Batara Gunung Agung, Batara Andakasa, and Batara Batur.

Listen to how the carcasses of discarded livestock trigger the wrath of the sea god, who then curses the bones and maggots into various destructive pests.

Understand why the Balinese people (Subak) perform the ancient Nangluk Merana ritual every year—an effort to seek forgiveness from the sea god to appease the anger of the pests.

Tune in now to discover the spiritual connection between the gods, the pests, and the fertility of the earth!