Episode 091: Pintu Langit Dan Akhir Cerita La Galigo

Story DNA

Genre
myth
Tone
solemn
Themes
independence, consequence, divine intervention, growth through struggle
Plot Summary
In the sky kingdom, the gods, led by Datu Patoto'e, are troubled by humans' increasing reliance on them and the gods' frequent descents to Earth, disrupting cosmic balance. After a debate, they decide to close the 'sky door' permanently at the next full moon, forcing humanity to become self-reliant and learn from their own mistakes. Any gods still on Earth by then will remain with humans. Though the decision is made with a sense of necessity, Datu Patoto'e feels a profound sadness and uncertainty about the future of his descendants, including Sawerigading, who will lose their divine powers.

In the celestial realm, high above the mortal world, a grave council was convened, burdened by disquiet concerning the intertwined fates of gods and humans. A palpable tension filled the grand meeting hall. We Nyili' Timo, brow furrowed, lamented, "Mortals grow audacious, treating our domain as mere amusement!" We Cudai added, "And gods descend too freely, threatening ancient balance."

Datu Patoto'e, his gaze filled with regret, nodded. "If this continues, humanity will cling to us, never resolving their own predicaments."

"But can we truly forbid them?" We Cudai questioned, a note of doubt in her voice. "Are they not, after all, our own descendants?" Datu Palinge', supporting Datu Patoto'e's perspective, interjected, "They must, however, learn to stand independently. We cannot perpetually indulge them."

"Then let us close the sky door!" We Cudai exclaimed, her doubt replaced by fervent resolve. "Let them forge their lives without our intervention!" Datu Patoto'e offered a wry smile. "That is the wisest course. The sky door must be sealed, for humanity to confront their world unaided."

"When, then, shall this be enacted?" We Nyili' Timo inquired, seeking concrete assurance regarding the impending finality. "At the forthcoming full moon," Datu Patoto'e declared with unwavering authority. "Should any deity choose to remain on Earth until then, they shall forever reside among mortals."

"Why not simply ensure all goes well?" We Cudai pondered, grappling with human fallibility. "Why grant them the choice to err?" Datu Patoto'e, with profound wisdom, explained, "Humanity requires space for contemplation. Errors instruct them more profoundly than lessons we impart; they must learn to regret and repent."

With Datu Patoto'e's explanation, the deities nodded in solemn agreement, accepting the profound decision. The sky door would be irrevocably sealed, and with its closure, Sawerigading and his entire generation would inevitably forfeit their inherent divine powers.

"We, as deities, are not to pamper, but to observe," Datu Patoto'e affirmed, gazing towards an uncertain future. As preparations for the full moon commenced, sadness permeated Datu Patoto'e's heart. He pondered his descendants' fate and the myriad uncertainties ahead.

English translation — 340 words — Canon score: 100/100

Characters in this Episode

Datu Patoto'e (protagonist) We Nyili' Timo (supporting) We Cudai (supporting) Datu Palinge' (supporting) Sawerigading (minor)