7 Meanings of Rain Myths During Clear Weather, From Wewe Gombel Giving Birth to Fake Tigers Sharpening Their Claws

Kapanlagi.com - As a tropical country, rain is a common occurrence in Indonesia. Rain occurs at least within a six-month period. Rain is characterized by dark skies and cooler air. However, it is not uncommon for KLovers to encounter sudden rain during clear or hot weather, right?

In Indonesian society, this phenomenon is associated with several widely circulated myths. KLovers, let's take a look at the meanings of rain myths during clear weather below, there is also a scientific explanation at the end of the article.

1. Someone Suddenly Dies

The first myth that is most familiar when it rains during clear weather is that someone suddenly dies in a horrific way. Whether it's an accident, suicide, unexplained death, and so on.

According to belief, the eyes of the deceased cannot be closed at that time. Some also believe that the deceased is an important person or a public figure.

2. Rich People Die

The second myth is similar to the first myth. Rain during clear weather is a sign that a wealthy and generous person has passed away. Rain is likened to the expression of universal sadness left by a philanthropist who has benefited many others.

3. Wewe Gombel Giving Birth

Most of the Javanese people believe that rain that falls during hot weather is a sign that Kuntilanak or Wewe Gombel is giving birth. Therefore, raindrops are referred to as the amniotic fluid of these supernatural beings that have ruptured.

This myth still persists until today. It's no wonder that many young children are afraid to leave the house because they don't want to be abducted and taken to another realm by Kuntilanak and Wewe Gombel.

4. Harimau Jadi-Jadian Sedang Mengasah Taring

Not only in Java, rain during hot weather also has its own myth for the inhabitants of Sumatra. It is believed that a fake tiger is sharpening its fangs.

This tiger is rumored to be ready to kidnap children who play in the forest during hot weather and suddenly rain falls.

5. Misfortune/Disaster Will Happen

Rain during clear or hot weather is often associated with the myth of impending misfortune/bad luck/disaster. Some parents in the past often forbid their children from going out when it rains during hot weather to avoid possible danger.

6. There is a Quarrel

Another source states that the myth of rain during clear weather indicates an ongoing quarrel among the community in that area. The arrival of rain is considered as universal assistance to cool down the 'heated' and angry atmosphere.

7. Scientific Explanation

Based on scientific explanation, rain during clear or hot weather can occur when rain clouds covering a relatively small area, allowing sunlight to still shine from the other side.

Another possibility is when large rain clouds are unstable and have holes. This allows sunlight to enter and shine on Earth. Therefore, rain can occur but it is hot.

Rain during hot weather happens when there is a gap for sunlight to shine on a certain area, experiencing both of these conditions simultaneously. Because the angle of the sunlight must also be right, coming from the side, this rain but hot usually only happens in the morning or afternoon when the angle of the sunlight comes from the side.

KLovers, that was the meaning of the myth of rain during clear or scorching weather. Whether it is true or not, this myth is often debated by some people in society.

(kpl/ums)