Osing Rituals and Traditions in Novels by Banyuwangi Authors: A Literary Anthropology Study

Most works by Banyuwangi authors represent the Osing culture of Banyuwangi. This study examines selected literary works, namely Kerudung Santet Gandrung by Hasnan Singodimayan, Nawi BKL Inah by Antariksawan Yusuf, Agul-Agul Blambangan by Moh. Syaiful, Minak Jinggo Sekar Kedaton by Langit Kresna Hariadi, and Perempuan Bersampur Merah by Intan Andaru. This research aims to uncover the Osing rituals and traditions reflected in these works. A qualitative method with a literary anthropology approach was employed. The analysis reveals that in Kerudung Santet Gandrung, Hasnan Singodimayan seeks to reconstructor the authentic image of Gandrung dancers, challenging the negative externals perceptions by portraying them as both culturally rooted a religiously observant. In Nawi BKL Inah, the narrative depicts the mlayoaken tradition—a socially and culturally accepted method of elopement to pursue a romantic partner. Agul-Agul Blambangan focuses on the historical depiction of the Blambangan kingdom, while Minak Jinggo Sekar Kedaton recontextualizes Minak Jinggo as a heroic figure fighting for dignity through tradition. Lastly, Perempuan Bersampur Merah illustrates the portrayal of “white magic” shamans (dukun) in Banyuwangi.