ABSTRACT
The context of this essay is the prevalence of the mythology of Putri Mandalika, who changed into Princess Nyale. The Mandalika myth is inextricably entwined with Sasak culture. For Sasak women, the myth of the Mandalika princess is to represent enthusiasm. This study aims to investigate religious practices in which Princess Mandalika is a mythical figure. Feminist and phenomenological approaches were applied in this investigation. The findings of this research demonstrated that the animism and vibrancy of Lombok society before the coming of Islam were the roots of Princess Mandalika mythology. In addition, the existence of Princess Mandalika is seen as a symbol. The mythology of Mandalika is easier to comprehend from the perspective of Wasathiyah Islam. This study also demonstrated how Mandalika mythology in Lombok has evolved into a representation of feminine energy and has remained contemporary as a result of people's unwavering adherence to Islamic beliefs.
