Putri Prihatini

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Putri Prihatini@putriprihatini· 29d

The legacy of horses was honored in various forms, their loyalty and bravery noted. However, many don't forget that these horses were drawn into services unwillingly; many died painfully. As noted by the Animals in War Memorial in Hyde Park: "They had no choice." 6/6

A photograph of Animal in War monument in Hyde Park, London. It depicts a slanted white wall with reliefs of an elephant, camel, donkeys, and horses. Next to it are two statues in the shape of a buffalo and a mule carrying burdens and wheels.

Putri Prihatini@putriprihatini· 29d

Bill the Pony’s journey was reflected in War Horse by Michael Morpurgo. It tells the story of Joey, a horse sold to the army. Joey’s adventures and bond with Albert depicted the grisly, realistic images of war and how horses bonded with soldiers but also suffered deadly consequences. 5/6

A cover for the illustrated edition of War Horse by Michael Morpurgo. It depicts a black horse running through the battlefield that was depicted as a black and white abstract explosions, with red poppies scattered.

Putri Prihatini@putriprihatini· 29d

Voice records in the archive of the Imperial War Museum show strong bond soldiers had with the animals they served with. British NCO Henry Reimann’s comrade, addressed as “Potter”, even put his horse’s life before his own when they were subjected to gas attack. 4/6

“We’d left headquarters and were on our horses going back to the transport lines when suddenly Potter said, ‘Gas!’ And it was gas and the two of us were gassed. But Potter, paying attention first of all to his horse, got far more a bigger dose than I did. We had gas masks to put on horses if we were in gas; he put his on first thereby getting more gas than he otherwise would have done. But he saved his horse; Potter’s first thought was for his horse, not for himself.”

A transcript from Henry Reimann’s testimonies, published on ‘Voices of the First World War: Animals In War’ (Imperial War Museum)

A soldier during World War One wearing a gas mask and is trying to put one on his horse.

Putri Prihatini@putriprihatini· 29d

Horses, donkeys, and mules were significant powers in the Great War, but they also suffered great casualties. Soldiers often developed affection toward the horses beyond practical care; many of them were genuinely distraught when the horses died or were killed. 3/6

A photograph of a soldier walking while leading a burden horse on the muddy field of the Somme site in the middle of World War One.

Putri Prihatini@putriprihatini· 29d

Middle-earth legendarium depicted notable and loyal horses; from Rochallor to Bill the Pony. Mentioning horses who died alongside their riders in the battlefield, or special bonds formed between them and their riders, was based on facts, after all. 2/6 🎨: Fingon and Rochallor by Marya Filatova

A painting depicting Fingon, a dark-haired Elf, kneeling in grief next to a dead white horse, Rochallor, whose body is covered by wounds from wolves. Near Fingon are his two companions, standing in distraught.

Putri Prihatini@putriprihatini· 29d

Bringing back my horse thread for #TolkienTrewsday theme of, well, "horses". Horses might have been treated as instruments of war, but in many cases, the bond between them and their caretakers can't be denied. Tolkien observed this both in his legendarium and his real-life experiences. 1/6

"Most obediently, and often
Most painfully, they died
Faithful unto death
Not one of them is
Forgotten before God."

Inscriptions from The War Horse Memorial at St. Jude on the Hill church

A black and white photograph of a World War I era soldier lounging on the grass and reading, a horse lying down next to him, both looked relaxed.

A painting depicting silhouettes of the hobbits and a pony. The three hobbits sit around a fire, while one scratching the face of the pony. A silhouette of a man is seen standing far away. All bathed in orange sunset light.

A black and white painting depicting Gandalf and Pippin riding a white horse, Shadowfax.

Putri Prihatini@putriprihatini· Jul 12

I can't express my love for this Indigenous queer book enough. As an Indonesian, I'm exposed to many American/Canadian writers but rarely the Indigenous ones. Joshua Whitehead, a Two-Spirit of Anisininew First Nation, wrote poignant, chaotic, visceral queer story that I keep coming back to. #Booksky

A photo of Jonny Appleseed book by Joshua Whitehead. The book has a black cover with an illustration of a red bison studded with glitter. The book is placed on a wooden bench next to a ceramic cup with a handle shaped like a hornbill.

Putri Prihatini@putriprihatini· Jul 10

I've read two Priya Hein's books, all set in Mauritius, so I love seeing paintings by Mauritian artist Mila Gupta on the cover. She mostly painted tropical landscape, and there's harmony in those lush, vibrant explosions of colors. Books from Jakarta-based indie bookshop Transit Bookstore. #Booksky

A photo of two books by Priya Hein, propped against a fabric with bird's feathers as patterns. One is titled Tamarin, and it has an orange cover with a vibrant, colorful painting of a seafront terrace with colorful plants in pots. One is titled Riambel and the cover is yellow with a vibrant, colorful painting of a tropical outdoor landscape.

Putri Prihatini@putriprihatini· Jul 8

Reliefs on Borobudur Temple in Magelang, Central Java, showing the past life of Bodhisattva as a giant turtle. He saved shipwrecked sailors from being eaten by a sea monster (you can see them cling to the turtle with relief). Finally, he taught them about the Dharma of self-sacrifice. #WyrdWednesday

A relief on Borobudur temple showing a giant sea turtle swimming among the waves, surrounded by fish.

A relief on Borobudur Temple showing a ship on the sea, almost drowned, with the sailors panicking and a sea monster opens its mouth, ready to devour them.

A relief on Borobudur Temple showing the sailors huddling on the back of a giant sea turtle, crying in relief as they are saved from drowning.

A relief on Borobudur Temple showing a sea turtle standing on a platform, with a group of men sitting cross-legged in front of it, their hands clasped in reverence in front of their chests.

Putri Prihatini@putriprihatini· Jul 7

Tolkien's heraldic devices for fictional towns in the Lonely Isle from his early legendarium: Celbaros, Kortirion, and Taurobel (1917). They represent important places for Tolkien and his wife Edith: Cheltenham, Warwick, Great Haywood ("Ranon" and "Echtelin" are Ronald and Edith). #TolkienTrewsday

A photo depicting the sketches of heraldic devices. The top one is three trees and a stone bridge, represent Taurobel. The middle is a tower and a sun surrounded by trees, represent Kortirion. The bottom one have an elm tree and a pointed tower, with the names Echtelin for the tree and Ranon for the tower, representing Celbaros.

Putri Prihatini@putriprihatini· Jul 1

One of the megalithic statues in Lore Lindu National Park, Central Sulawesi, is called Palindo Lara, "the one who comforts/makes you smile" in Bada dialect, because of its expression. The ridge on its head mimics a bark headband, a part of Lore people's traditional tree bark fashion. #WyrdWednesday

A landscape photo of Palindo Lara statue, a tall stone statue with a round face, big, round eyes, a subtle smile, and fingers that point to its penis. It stands in a tilted pose, the bottom part buried under the grass-covered ground and surrounded by beautiful vast, cloudy sky and valley view.

A black and white repronegative photo of Palindo Lara statue, a tall stone statue with a round face, big, round eyes, a subtle smile, and fingers that point to its penis. It is surrounded by two European women in knee-length coats and dresses and a European man in a suit, boots, and outdoor hat. The ground around the statue is covered by bushes.

A photo of a Lore woman wearing a short-sleeves bark cloth blouse with yellow and red floral motifs and delicate patterns on the hems. She wears a wide bark cloth headband with similar delicate patterns, adorned with colorful feathers. She wears a wide dark brown skirt and carries a sling bag with the same material and patterns with her blouse and dress.

A photo of Lore woman wearing a set of bark cloth outfit in a form of loose, short-sleeved blouse with colorful floral and vine patterns, wide, long dark brown skirt, and a wide headband with intricate patterns. She stands with her hands clasped on her belly, surrounded by trees and valley scenery.

Putri Prihatini@putriprihatini· Jun 30

After their transformations, Rover the dog and Sanghyang Guruminda the deity went through trials and tribulations, showing kindness and humbleness, until they turned into their real selves again in the end. For both, the redemption came before the wish to be transformed back. 2/3

A colorful, whimsical illustration by Nadya Noor depicting Lutung Kasarung transformed into his original form of Sanghyang Guruminda, a regal looking man with a gold crown, standing next to Purbasari. In front of them and looking afraid are the sly Purbararang, Purbasari's sister, and her husband. They are surrounded by batik designs that depict flowers and clouds.

A pencil illustration by Alan Lee of Artaxerxes, a wizard with a a long beard and a hat adorned by a starfish and feather, sitting and holding a suitcase. Next to him is his wife, Mrs. Artaxerxes, a mermaid with long, wavy hair, holding a bundle in her lap. Rover, a toy dog, sits on the mermaid's lap.

Putri Prihatini@putriprihatini· Jun 30

For #TolkienTrewsday theme of "forgiveness": I always see thematic connection of transformation and redemption in Roverandom (a dog being turned into a toy after biting a wizard) and Sundanese folktale Lutung Kasarung (a deity being turned into a monkey and had to help a banished princess). 1/3

A colorful, whimsical illustration by Nadya Noor depicting a black haired princess called Purbasari gently holding a squirrel in her palms. Behind her, hanging on a thick vine, is the silhouette of Lutung Kasarung. The forest around her is adorned with batik flowers and clouds.

A pencil illustration byAlan Lee of Rover, a spotted dog, sitting on the back of a giant flying albatross.

Putri Prihatini@putriprihatini· Jun 29

Jakarta-based Transit Bookstore never disappoints me with their curated international titles. I just got from there the second novel by Mauritian author Priya Hein and a Palestinian speculative fiction anthology with the theme "the day before the Nakba." #Booksky

A photo of two books. One is Tamarin by Priya Hein, with orange cover and adorned with a colorful artwork of a porch laden with garden plants. One is Palestine -1: Stories from the Eve of the Nakba, with the cover art filled with tatreez patterns and an image of a key.

Putri Prihatini@putriprihatini· Jun 28

Queer Palestinian author Tareq Baconi, from a trip with his husband to find his grandma's home that she had left during the Nakba: "Within the most private dwellings stand Palestinian walls bearing witness. Beneath the distractions of the settler nation, Palestine is everywhere." #Pride #Booksky

A photo of a book titled Fore in Every Direction: A Memoir by Tareq Baconi. The cover is yellow with the cover art of a colorful, impressionist painting of a man sitting on a red couch in a house with floral wallpaper, his head in his hand. The book is placed on a keffiyeh, next to several postcards depicting an artwork of male Javanese dancers and a painting of Palestinian feast on a table.

Putri Prihatini@putriprihatini· Jun 27

Trans Palestinian author Yaffa, photographed by Maria del Rio for Atmos. They have released several poetry books as a response to attack toward their Palestinian and trans identities (another poetry book, Thistle, was inspired by years of supporting their sibling through cancer). #Booksky #Pride

A photograph of Yaffa, who poses with their hands hanging on a branch under a tree with orange leaves. They wear a keffiyeh wrapped around their head, with watermelon slice-shaped earrings, a black thobe with colorful traditional embroideries adorning the hems, chest panel, and waistline.

A cover of Blood Orange by Yaffa. It has an illustration of Al-Aqsa mosque under a giant orange that resembles the sun. Underneath Al-Aqsa is an image of orange dripping.

A cover of Desecrated Poppies by Yaffa. It depicts an outline of a poppy growing from a mound that resembles a keffiyeh. Blood flows from the root of the poppy.

A cover of Sage by Yaffa, depicting a simple black text that says Sage over a white background. The letters are adorned by realistic images of sage leaves.

Putri Prihatini@putriprihatini· Jun 24

Whether called Lukat Geni, Mesabatan Api, or Siat Geni depending on the area, Balinese "fire battle" is famously conducted as a part of Pangrupukan ritual before Nyepi. Locals attack each other with burning fronds or coconut husks because fire is a spiritually-cleansing element. #WyrdWednesday

A photo of mesabatan api ritual. A Balinese man jumped into a pile of burning coconut husks and his body is enveloped by orange embers. A bunch of other people surround him and one is ready to jump into the fray.

A photo of siat geni ritual. A Balinese man kicks a burning coconut husks while standing on a pile of flaming coconut husks.

A photo of a lukat geni ritual. A Balinese man wearing a white udeng (traditional headdress) and a white sarong stands bare-chested, holding a coconut front torch. He yells as his friend slams a fiery frond on his back, causing yellow embers to fly everywhere.

A photo of mesiat geni. Two Balinese men poise to throw flaming coconut husks to each other.

Putri Prihatini@putriprihatini· Jun 20

Happy Saturday with my favorite #Pride books so far: Indonesian queer history, queer poetry that utilizes bahasa binan (colloquial language of Indonesian trans community since the 70s), memoirs by queer Palestinian and queer Muslim activist, and Indigenous queer novel by Two-Spirit writer. #Booksky

A photo of five books arranged on a wooden terrace bench on a sunny day. They are Stonewall Tak Mampir di Atlantis by Hendri Yulius Wijaya, Lesbian Biseksual Trans: Sejarah Gerakan Politik di Indonesia by Saskia Wieringa, Fire in Every Direction by Tareq Baconi, Hijab Butch Blues by Lamya H, and Jonny Appleseed by Joshua Whitehead.

Putri Prihatini@putriprihatini· Jun 17

In Palestinian folktale "The Little She-Goat", a hyena tricked and ate the she-goat's kids. She begged a blacksmith to make her long, sharp horns, then challenged the hyena outside his lair. As he rushed outside, her horns stabbed him and she tore open his belly. Heartwarming stuff. #WyrdWednesday

A photo of an open book depicting the opening of The Little She-Goat. It starts with the opening greeting by the storyteller to the audience before continuing with the scene of the she-goat teaching her kids how to recognize her voice before opening the door: by seeing if her tail is chopped or not. The hyena saw them and wished to eat them.

A photo of a book titled Speak, Bird, Speak Again: Palestinian Arab Folktales. The cover is black with a simplistic drawing of a flying bird in white lines. The book is placed on a keffiyeh.

Putri Prihatini@putriprihatini· Jun 16

Singaporean artist Leia Ham reimagined LotR as Tale of the Middle Kingdom, since Chinese name for China (Zhōngguó) means "The Middle Kingdom." Her concept art includes the Fellowship, armors, buildings like Bag End, props like Aragorn's banner and Fellowship brooches, and more. #TolkienTrewsday

An illustration of the Fellowship, reimagined with Chinese-style period outfits.

An illustration of armors of Gondor, Rohan, and Rivendell Elves, reimagined using different periods of Chinese armors as concepts. On the top right are three side profiles of Rohan man, Gondorian, and Elf with different Chinese hairstyles. On the bottom right is Aragorn's banner redrawn with Chinese influence.

A concept art of Bag End reimagined as Chinese court houses, with tall stone gates, round wooden doors, curved roofs, and open courtyard, nestled in a hill.

A concept art of Rivendell in the style of Chinese painting. Next to it are several props drawn in Chinese style such as Fellowship brooch based on gingko leaves, lembas in the shape of mooncake, Elfstone as round jade, Galadriel's phial in a green jade bottle, and shards of Narsil.

Putri Prihatini@putriprihatini· Jun 14

When I go to Yogyakarta, I usually visit Hamzah Batik shop. It's a venue for Kabaret Raminten, a drag cabaret show that supports local queer community, often showcases traditional culture. Raminten is an alter ego of the shop's founder Hamzah Sulaiman: a Javanese woman he played in a TV show. #Pride

A photo of a Kabaret Raminten performance. It shows three dancers in traditional Javanese dancer drags, wearing red sleeveless tops, batik skirts, colorful sashes, and curved crowns with green feathers.

A photo of Kabaret Raminten performance. It showcases a drag performer in a regal ancient Javanese dress, wearing a tall golden crown, grey shiny sleeveless top, a long batik skirt, and tiered necklace. She is singing a number with a dignified face.

A photo of Kabaret Raminten show, showcasing a drag performer in black and yellow polkadot short dress and blonde wig, singing while surrounded by three drag dancers in red polkadot short dresses and black thick updo. Three male dancers in red and black suits and tunics dance behind them.

Photos of Hamzah Sulaiman, a Javanese Chinese man in traditional blangkon cap and black, high-necked tunic, side by side with his alter ego, Raminten, a Javanese woman in black traditional hairbun, glasses, red lipstick, and floral kebaya top.

Putri Prihatini@putriprihatini· Jun 13

I love Jonny Appleseed so much e-book alone wasn't enough. A captivating Indigenous queer tale by a Two-Spirit author. Here with an anthology by young Palestinian writers that Susan Abulhawa mentored when she entered Gaza in 2024. All thanks to my mama who wanted to buy me something nice. #Booksky

A photo of two books. One is Jonny Appleseed by Joshua Whitehead. The cover is black with an image of a red bison studded with glittery beads. The other is Every Moment is a Life: Gaza in the Time of Genocide. The cover has a painting of Palestinian refugees, one has a cat on their head. The books rest on a keffiyej and a colorful woven scarf.

Putri Prihatini@putriprihatini· Jun 10

A cover of the very first edition of The Hobbit published in Portugal (1962). Translated by Maria Isabel Braga and Mário Braga, the book notably used the term "gnomo" for the title instead of Tolkien's preferred "hobito". This edition features delightful artwork by António Quadros. #WyrdWednesday

A cover of Portuguese The Hobbit titled O Gnomo. The cover is turquoise with a cartoonish image of Bilbo with curly hair, tall black hat, fuzzy legs, and a smoky pipe in his mouth. He lies on the ground surrounded by red and white mushrooms.

A black and white illustration in the style of whimsical cartoon depicting Bilbo Baggins hiding from Smaug, who lies in a cave atop treasure mountain.

A black and white illustration in the style of whimsical cartoon depicting Bilbo Baggins hiding from three trolls who enjoy drink in front of an animal being spit roasted.

A black and white illustration in the style of whimsical cartoon depicting Gandalf meeting Bilbo in front of Bilbo's house with a round door.

Putri Prihatini@putriprihatini· Jun 9

One of my favorite Tolkien letters was from him to John Kettle (15 March 1942), a school student evacuated during the war. Tolkien described The Lord of the Rings ("The Hobbit sequel") when it was in progress, and he gave John hints of what's to come. 1/6 #TolkienTrewsday #TolkienTuesday

A scanned image of three-page letter written by Tolkien. On top of it is a torn, old envelope with Queen Elizabeth stamp. The envelope had Tolkien's handwriting: Mr. John Kettle, The Junior House Felted School at Canon-Frome Court in Ledbury, Herefordshire.

Putri Prihatini@putriprihatini· Jun 4

Sometimes traditional recipes make the best Pride snacks, like my favorite sentiling singkong (gelatinous steamed cassava cake sprinkled with coconut shaves, from Semarang, Central Java).

A photo of my hand holding a square shaped sentiling, with red, yellow, and green layers for colors. The cake is covered with white coconut shaves and I bit the corner already.

Putri Prihatini@putriprihatini· Jun 3

After receiving power from Betari Jaluwati, Bambang Priawan was renamed Warya Bissunanda. It was inspired by Bissu, a community known as "the fifth gender" among the Buginese in South Sulawesi, who see themselves as gender transcendent and often occupy roles as shamans or ritual leaders. 3/3

A photo of Anca, a Bissu in Makassar. They wear a red tunic with yellow patterned sarong and a wide hat with colorful threads hanging from the edge. They stand in the middle of a rice field.

Putri Prihatini@putriprihatini· Jun 3

Bambang Priawan (right) was bullied by fellow knights because of his identity. Betari Jaluwati appeared to him when he was meditating. She possessed "memories, knowledge, and bravery of marginalized people". She comforted him and turned him into a warrior who fought for marginalized people. 2/3

A Javanese wayang (shadow puppet) made out of recycled plastic. The wayang depicts transgender goddess Betari Jaluwati, with rainbow colors dotting her headpiece, sleeveless dress, and arms.

A Javanese wayang (shadow puppet) made out of recycled plastic. The wayang depicts a knight and transman Bambang Priawan. He is bare-chested except for a decorative necklace and wearing a long fabric around his waist. His hair has dominant pink and light blue colors, surrounded by red, yellow, blue, and green highlights.

Putri Prihatini@putriprihatini· Jun 3

Samidjan, a wayang artist from Yogyakarta, utilized the traditional art of making Javanese wayang to create trans goddess Betari Jaluwati and a knight and trans man Bambang Priawan. They are parts of "wayang marjinal" lineup depicting marginalized groups in Indonesian society. 1/3 🧵 #WyrdWednesday

A photo of Ki Samidjan standing straight and facing the camera, each of his hand holding a colorful wayang (Javanese shadow puppet). The right one is transman wayang called Bambang Priawan, and the left one is transgender goddess wayang called Betari Jaluwati.

Putri Prihatini@putriprihatini· Jun 2

Eärendil and Sawerigeding, a hero in Bugis epic La Galigo of South Sulawesi, had a parallel in lineage. Eärendil was born from an Elf and a mortal. Sawerigading's lineage was from Boting Langiq/the Upperworld and Toddang Toja/the Underworld. Both represent the important "middle". #TolkienTrewsday

A painting of Earendil, a mariner from Tolkien's legendarium. He is a dark-haired sailor in a white boat that floats in the night sky. There is a light shining radiantly from him. Elwing is a white bird that flies toward his hands.

A faded old sheet of a La Galigo manuscript, with texts written in Lontara script. There are marks of pencil made as notes between them.

Putri Prihatini@putriprihatini· May 27

It's not just about the statues, but also the names. Jesus at Ganjuran Church is traditionally addressed as Sang Maha Prabu Yesus Kristus Pangeraning Para Bangsa (Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of all Nations), while Mary is Dyah Mariyah Ibu Ganjuran (Our Lady, Mother of Ganjuran). 2/2