Religious Value of Oral Literature "Polo Padang": Hermeneutic Theory Approach

The purpose of this study is to describe the sociological, literary, and religious values contained in the folktale
"Polo Padang" with a hermeneutic theory approach. The research method used in this study is qualitative
approach with content analysis by making the folktale "Polo Padang" as the locus and content data in this
study which is then interpreted with a Hermeneutic approach. The results of our study show the conclusion that
the folklore of "Polo Padang" contains meanings including obedience in worship / religion, exemplary, justice,
truth, and love. The story of Polo Padang, with all its implications, unites readers in a reflection on the religious
and moral values that define the meaning of human life. The implications are not just limited to a particular
cultural or religious background but embrace readers from different corners of the world in a journey towards a
deeper understanding of life and the meaning therein