Batutut Legend in the Heart of Borneo

A novel tells the legend of a mysterious creature. It was written against the background of zoology, paleontology, and history.

October 27, 2009

Sekayan village people in the interior of Central Kalimantan taboo any mention of Larangan Forest. Fear starts haunting as they refer to the name of the dense jungle in the heart of Borneo, let alone entering the pristine area.

Why? The fear is due to a legend about a mysterious creature called Batutut, inhabiting this forest. The surrounding community is convinced nobody who enters Larangan Forest can go home safely. Some villagers trying to ge

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