Didactic and Philosophical Lessons in Two Indonesian Fables: Kancil and the Crocodile, and the Greedy Crocodile

Ni Nyoman Karmini

Abstract: This study examines the moral and philosophical values embedded in two traditional Indonesian fables: The Mouse Deer and the Crocodile and The Story of the Greedy Crocodile. Using structuralism, semiotics, and moral philosophy as analytical frameworks, the research reveals how these fables embody principles of karma, justice, and rationality. The analysis highlights values such as caution, perseverance, self-control, and ethical reasoning. These stories serve not only as entertaining folklore but also as effective tools for character education. The paper underscores their relevance in shaping ethical awareness, particularly in line with Ki Hajar Dewantara?s educational principles.

Keywords: moral philosophy, character education, Indonesian folklore, fable analysis, didactic values

How to Cite?: Ni Nyoman Karmini, "Didactic and Philosophical Lessons in Two Indonesian Fables: Kancil and the Crocodile, and the Greedy Crocodile", Volume 14 Issue 7, July 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 828-834, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25709122516, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25709122516