Chronicle of Gowa
Chronicle of Gowa or History of Gowa (Makassarese: Lontara’ Patturioloanga ri Tu-Gowaya) is a Makassarese lontara manuscript from the Gowa Kingdom. This chronicle is estimated to have been compiled in 1538 during the reign of Karaeng Tumapa'risi' Kallonna (1510-1546). It details the history of Gowa’s rulers from the emergence of its dynasty to the reign of Sultan Hasanuddin.
Historiography
[edit]The Chronicle of Gowa primarily focuses on "history" in relation to its rulers rather than the state as a whole. Its chapters are organized based on the reigns of specific kings. Cummings notes that Makassarese chronicles are characterized by strong genealogical discussions.[1] In Makassarese itself, the genre of the Chronicle of Gowa is referred to as patturioloang (lit. 'accounts of people from the past').[2]
Scholars argue that, compared to historical records from Java or other parts of the archipelago, the Gowaa patturioloang is relatively "factual" and "sober".[2] When discussing supernatural elements, the manuscript’s authors often add phrases like "so they say" rather than presenting them as direct facts. However, this does not mean the entire Chronicle of Gowa can be considered factual or scientific. Unlike modern historical texts that seek to identify patterns and reflect on past events, the Chronicle of Gowa is primarily a legitimization of the Gowa kings’ power, both genealogically and territorially.[3]
Notes
[edit]- ^ (Cummings 2007, p. 10)
- ^ a b (Cummings 2007, p. 8)
- ^ (Cummings 2007, p. 11)
References
[edit]- Cummings, William P. (January 1, 2007). A Chain of Kings: The Makassarese Chronicles of Gowa and Talloq. KITLV Press. ISBN 978-9067182874.
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