Getting to Know Lampor, the Myth of the Mystical Flying Coffin that is Believed to Bring Disaster

Kapanlagi.com - Lately, the word 'Lampor' has been frequently mentioned in the mass media and social media trending topics. The cause is known to come from a TikTok video uploaded by a user named @bang_jo26, where he showed the moment of a flying coffin in his village. Well, that's what is called Lampor.

"Keep away from danger, Lampor. Since the flying coffin came to the villages every day before dusk, it has been causing disturbances in front of houses," wrote the @bang_jo26 account in the caption of his video post.

Regarding the viral video, there are pros and cons, where some netizens claim that the video is just a hoax, but there are also many who believe it and even share similar experiences in the comment section.

"Yes, in my village there was something like a stone falling from nowhere, but it fell right in the middle of the field, then there was fog and it started raining, and now people are getting sick," wrote the @roziqin7 account.

Anyway, regardless of whether the video is a hoax or not, some netizens also seem to wonder, what exactly is Lampor and what is the mystical story behind it? Here are the facts that KapanLagi.com has gathered for all of you.

1. Urban Legend from Java

Lampor is a myth and mystical story from Java that is depicted as a flying coffin. This phenomenon is usually seen at night. According to the legend, there is an invisible creature that carries the coffin to pass through a location.

And from the story, those who go out at night and see the lampor will disappear and never return. Or if they do return, they will not be the same person as before, a.k.a. they will go insane.

Meanwhile, there is another myth that says lampor is one of the supernatural members of Nyi Roro Kidul's army. The coffin is flown by the wind from the South Sea until it passes through certain areas.

2. Bringing Catastrophe

In addition, lampor is also believed to bring catastrophe in the form of disease outbreaks and mass deaths to the residents of an area or village it passes through. It is not surprising that the story of lampor is often brought up by the public, considering the increasingly alarming pandemic situation that has claimed many lives.

Now, some people believe that there is one way to drive away lampor from their village or neighborhood, which is by collectively making loud noises using kentongan (traditional bamboo instrument).

3. Film 'LAMPOR'

Several filmmakers in the film industry have made a film titled LAMPOR: FLYING COFFIN in 2019, which tells the story of Lampor. The film stars Dion Wiyoko and Adinia Wirasti and is set in Temanggung.

Has anyone watched the film? If not, check out the trailer below and share your opinion!

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