Myth Meaning on Garuda Pancasila Indonesian State Symbol

Abstract

The myth is one of visual element symbol that textually or conceptually unknown by the society. This article aimed to discuss the meanings of elements through their symbols and concepts and myths. The object of this research is Garuda Pancasila as the Indonesian Country’s Symbol. This research went through qualitative study with an analytic descriptive method, with semiotic study approach. A result of this research explained that icons on Indonesian Country’s Symbol of Garuda Pancasila have diversities elements on its concepts. This result is based on Indonesian’s cosmology myth that explained trees, animals, metals are undivided parts in society’s life. Those icons bring vision and mission of The Unitary State of Republic Indonesian (NKRI) to delivered Pancasila as National principle. Keywords—myth; visual symbol; Indonesia