Paruntuk Kana (Lontara script: ᨄᨑᨘᨈᨘᨀᨊ, parable) is one of Makassarese literary works, sentences containing allegory, satire or comparison. It is like proverb or aphorism.[1] Nowadays, Paruntuk Kana is virtually forgotten by Makassarese people as a part of their culture. In the past, it was used to show the respectful or reminder about bad behavior.[1]

Makassar city sign

As Paruntuk Kana, Pasang is one of the Makassar literature types. It is mean will of the old people about clues that can used as rule in social life.[2] especially about language and culture in Makassar such as religion, morality education, social life, economic etc.[2] One of it samples is morality education. It is about honesty that everyone has to own it.[2] Example: Pasanna IMangngadacinna daeng Sitaba karaeng Pattingngallowang.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Mengenal Paruntuk Kana dalam Sastra Makassar". Kompasiana. 2011-05-01. Retrieved 2014-06-23.
  2. ^ a b c d "Firman Sastra Makassar". Scribd.com. Retrieved 2014-06-23.