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Date: The Powerful and Deadly Spells of the Javanese
Java is an island of Indonesia. Once the centre of powerful Hindu kingdoms and the core of the colonial Dutch East Indies, Java now plays a dominant role in the economic and political life of Indonesia. Formed mostly as the result of volcanic events, Java is the 13th largest island in the world and the fifth largest island in Indonesia. While the majority of Javanese are Muslim, Java has a diverse mixture of religious beliefs and cultures. Only two ethnic groups are native to the island - the Javanese and Sundanese, with the Javanese comprising about two-thirds of the island's population
A dukun (pronounced Doo-koon) is an Indonesian shaman and also traditional healer, curer, spirit medium, custom and tradition experts and on occasion sorcerers and masters of black magic. The Dukun remain highly respected and somewhat feared figures in Indonesian society, even in the most orthodox Islamic areas. Dukun are known to have curative powers. They may use incantations, herbal medicine, animal parts, inanimate objects, spiritual communication or guidance, prayers, offerings, the keris or any combination to effect their curatives. Dukun are believed to be able to communicate directly with malevolent and benevolent spirits. Spirits are said not to resist the Dukun in their removal from their 'host', as they are fascinated that a living being can communicate with them. Dukuns are most famous for prophetic visions. This is often the result of consulting spirits relating to one’s deceased family who often provide insight into what is likely to happen. Dukun will occasionally bless an individual or a business, to keep away termites or spirits or demons, or over a piece of land to ensure a good harvest. Dukuns are generally benevolent shamans. On occasion, some practitioners of black or dark magicks may be employed to cast revenge hexes and incantations often for trivial matters.
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