The Stone Chairs of Ambarita by wysiwig
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My Internet was out yesterday. It goes out every five years whether I need it or not.
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Indonesian History 101: Batak
The people of Samosir island and the area surrounding Lake Toba are known as the Toba Batak. Before they became subjects of the colonial Dutch East Indies government, the Batak had a reputation for being fierce warriors. Today these Batak are mostly Christian. King Sidabutar was the Batak king who adopted Christianity. The story is that the arrival of a German missionary in the early nineteenth century coincided with a bountiful harvest, and King Sidabutar saw this as a sign from God. This is his tomb in the village of Tomok.
Ritual cannibalism of condemned criminals and prisoners of war is well documented among Batak people, performed in order to strengthen the eater's tendi (life-soul). In particular, the blood, heart, palms and soles of the feet were seen as rich in tendi. The elders would gather in the village of Ambarita to sit in judgement over the accused. The condemned person was led to the place of execution, placed on a large, stone table, executed and then eaten. I will spare you further details.
Comments (13)
"eaten" a stuck in the mind that cannot believe it true so a shake of my head to continue and move on wonderful capture warm hugs, Linda
Soles of the feet, eh? Hmm. I should have to be very short of tendi. Truly fascinating!
Wow totally blown away these are incredible !!
very impressive !! thanks for info about too !!
Great photos and interesting history lesson
Interestig photos and info !
That's a cruel thing. I could not get a bite down. I would be a vegetarian cannibal! The sites documenting the history of the country very strongly suggestive. In this land of spiritual minds is big. Thank you for sharing!!
Awesome collage and very interesting information!!
This is very cool stuff my friend
Very interesting. I know absolutely nothing about Indonesia, I don't know why. Hmmmm. I must find out more, you have sent me on a mission. Thanks, it's quite interesting. You are such a world traveler. Great shots.
Excellent shots and history. Fascinating stuff my friend. I really appreciate the story behind the pictures
I wonder what would have happened if the poor missionary arrives during a drought. Nice photo and interesting text.
Lol @ netot's comment. Maybe some did and their narratives had a somewhat less agreeable ending. Cannibalism is not very nice, but when I think of things like being pressed to death or hanged, drawn, and quartered, cannibalism has the advantage of happening after you are dead. Very interesting narrative and great images.