Narrative structure of seven folktales about “Pemuda yang Menikahi Putri Kayangan”: A Dundesian analysis

This study aims to describe the typology, motifemes, and folktales about Pemuda yang Menikahi Putri Kayangan in a specific region that have been adapted and transformed into new stories in other regions. This study is a qualitative research using a descriptive analytical method. The research data consists of seven folktales in the fairy tale category from four countries. The data collection technique used is documentation. The data sample was selected based on several textual elements indicating that the data potentially represents the research needs adequately. The analytical model used in this study aligns with Alan Dundes' framework model. The results show that there are seven typologies and motifemes across the seven analyzed folktales. All seven stories were adapted and transformed into new stories in other regions. The findings are based on shared motifs found in seven stories from different origins. These seven folktales are grouped into three regions: Europe, East Asia (Japan and China), and Southeast Asia, specifically Indonesia (Central Java, Madura, South Kalimantan, and North Sumatra).