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Traditional phenomena of the slaughter of wedhus kendit in Java, especially Norowito village, Karanganyar Prefecture, Demak Districk, Central Java, associated with the flood disaster that occurred in March 2024. Ritual in this respect is not just a cultural or religious practice, it encompasses complex mythological, theological, and socio-cultural aspects. The myths and beliefs about the wedhus of the frogs associate it with the Bathara Kala and the traditions of the earth, as well as preventing and protecting from catastrophe. Some people consider it a sacred habit, but others regard it as superstition or misleading. The majority of the inhabitants of the village of Norowito believe in this ritual, as evidenced by their participation in the slaughter ceremony and their belief that the wedhus will protect them from scourges. They also view this ritual as a way to find salvation in everyday life. The aim of this study is to understand the origins, significance, and influence of the tradition of wedhus slaughter, as well as its impact on the identity and life of the Java people. By studying further in these practices, it is expected to better understand the cultural wisdom and beliefs that make up this tradition, and the values held firmly by the local communities in daily life.

Traditional phenomena of the slaughter of wedhus kendit in Java, especially Norowito village, Karanganyar Prefecture, Demak Districk, Central Java, associated with the flood disaster that occurred in March 2024. Ritual in this respect is not just a cultural or religious practice, it encompasses complex mythological, theological, and socio-cultural aspects. The myths and beliefs about the wedhus of the frogs associate it with the Bathara Kala and the traditions of the earth, as well as preventing and protecting from catastrophe. Some people consider it a sacred habit, but others regard it as superstition or misleading. The majority of the inhabitants of the village of Norowito believe in this ritual, as evidenced by their participation in the slaughter ceremony and their belief that the wedhus will protect them from scourges. They also view this ritual as a way to find salvation in everyday life. The aim of this study is to understand the origins, significance, and influence of the tradition of wedhus slaughter, as well as its impact on the identity and life of the Java people. By studying further in these practices, it is expected to better understand the cultural wisdom and beliefs that make up this tradition, and the values held firmly by the local communities in daily life.

The flood that hit Demak district in February 2024 has had a major impact on the life of SMAN 1 Karanganyar students. The aim of this study is to see how the flood affects the psychology of students, as described in the article titled "11 districts in Flood Demak Imbas 6 Tanggul Jebol, 93 Thousand Souls Affected". The study uses critical discourse analysis (CDA), which is combined with the Norman Fairclough approaches.The results show that the flood has caused a variety of psychological impacts on students, including anxiety, depression, and trauma. Anxiety is marked by fear, anxiety, and restlessness because of the possibility of flooding happening again. Trauma and depression are marked by bad memories and flashbacks about flood events. According to the analysis carried out in the article detiknews, the flood was described as a tragic and sad event. In this article, words like "burst," "affected," and "displaced" are used to describe unstable circumstances. Besides, photos showing the damage caused by the flood are included. The psychological consequences of the victims, however, are not much mentioned in the articles of DetikNews. This article only mentions that floods can cause trauma and stress, but does not discuss how these psychological impacts can affect students' lives, such as their social relationships and learning outcomes. This study suggests that it is important to pay attention to how flooding affects students' psychology.    

The flood that hit Demak district in February 2024 has had a major impact on the life of SMAN 1 Karanganyar students. The aim of this study is to see how the flood affects the psychology of students, as described in the article titled "11 districts in Flood Demak Imbas 6 Tanggul Jebol, 93 Thousand Souls Affected". The study uses critical discourse analysis (CDA), which is combined with the Norman Fairclough approaches.The results show that the flood has caused a variety of psychological impacts on students, including anxiety, depression, and trauma. Anxiety is marked by fear, anxiety, and restlessness because of the possibility of flooding happening again. Trauma and depression are marked by bad memories and flashbacks about flood events. According to the analysis carried out in the article detiknews, the flood was described as a tragic and sad event. In this article, words like "burst," "affected," and "displaced" are used to describe unstable circumstances. Besides, photos showing the damage caused by the flood are included. The psychological consequences of the victims, however, are not much mentioned in the articles of DetikNews. This article only mentions that floods can cause trauma and stress, but does not discuss how these psychological impacts can affect students' lives, such as their social relationships and learning outcomes. This study suggests that it is important to pay attention to how flooding affects students' psychology.