The The Dimension of the Divinity in the Narrative of La Galigo: A Theological Hermeneutic Analysis
ULUMUNA June 30, 2026 Mustamin Giling, Syaifuddin Syaifuddin, Harwis Harwis et al.
The concept of a supreme divine principle, Dewata Seuwae, is central to the Bugis cosmos as depicted in the La Galigo narrative, reflecting a hierarchical and symbolic theocentric consciousness. The religious experience portrayed affirms an ethical relationship between humans, nature, and transcendent forces. La Galigo functions as a cultural foundation for Bugis-Islamic theology through a dialogical vernacularization process, showing that the divine dimension in the narrative is dynamic and remains relevant across changing theological and historical horizons.