Abstract
ABSTRACT
 The purpose of this research is to explore the values of local wisdom contained in the myth of Meriam Tegak and the legend Pilang Island. The research method used is qualitative descriptive. Data collection techniques are carried out using document techniques. Analysis of research data is carried out using content analysis techniques. The results obtained are the myth of the upright cannon and the legend of Pilang Island contains the value of local wisdom, such: (1) religious, (2) honesty, (3) not denouncing, (4) keeping the heart, (5) patient, (6) meek, (7) responsibility, and (8) the value of trust. The conclusion of the research is the myth of Meriam Tegak and the legend of Pilang Island contains religious values (Islam), ethical values, social, hard work, and educational values. The eight values of local wisdom combine to build a whole storyline of myths and legends. In addition, the eight values also decrypt local wisdom values.
 Keywords: values of local wisdom, myths, and legends
Highlights
Oral literature is a cultural asset that needs to be continuously maintained and developed
The indication as seen, namely (1) the system of devolution of oral literary forms that did not run as expected from elders to the younger generation; (2) the fewer native speakers of oral literature; (3) the process of transcription of oral literature to writing still does not go well; (4) the number of oral literature studies of the region that are still small, there are still many forms of oral literature that have not been done excavating the values contained in it, especially the myths and legends of Malay Riau Islands; and (5) there is still a lack of
(1) Synopsis Myths Meriam Tegak Once upon a time a group of people lived in a place called the Far Sea
Summary
Oral literature is a cultural asset that needs to be continuously maintained and developed. Do not let the diversity of oral literature that exists today do not (lost / extinct). Today there is an indication that the wealth of oral literature that exists today will be lost/extinct in the future. The indication as seen, namely (1) the system of devolution of oral literary forms that did not run as expected from elders to the younger generation; (2) the fewer native speakers of oral literature (age and death); (3) the process of transcription of oral literature to writing still does not go well; (4) the number of oral literature studies of the region that are still small, there are still many forms of oral literature that have not been done excavating the values contained in it, especially the myths and legends of Malay Riau Islands; and (5) there is still a lack of.
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