Analisis Isi dan Fungsi Cerita Prosa Rakyat di Kanagarian Koto Besar, Kab Dharmasraya

Abstract

<p><em>This article describes documentation and collecting phase of Nagari Koto Besar, Dharmasraya West Sumatera folktales. These folktales then analized with Bascom’s function theory. </em></p><p><em>Based on analysis, there are 9 folktales which describes history of Koto Besar. The folktales are </em>Asal Usul Munculnya Koto Besar, Rumah Tuo, Burung Beo dan Koto Besar, Penghormatan terhadap Raja, Sapi yang Dilarang, Orang Bunian, Padi Sebesar Biji Kelapa, Bukik Mayang Taurai, <em>and</em> Sungai Bayie dan Sungai Balun.</p>