Paruntuk Kana (Lontara script: ᨄᨑᨘᨈᨘᨀᨊ, parable) is one of Makassarese literary works, sentences containing allegory, satire or comparison. It is like proverb or aphorism.[1] Nowadays, Paruntuk Kana is virtually forgotten by Makassarese people as a part of their culture. In the past, it was used to show the respectful or reminder about bad behavior.[1]
As Paruntuk Kana, Pasang is one of the Makassar literature types. It is mean will of the old people about clues that can used as rule in social life.[2] especially about language and culture in Makassar such as religion, morality education, social life, economic etc.[2] One of it samples is morality education. It is about honesty that everyone has to own it.[2] Example: Pasanna IMangngadacinna daeng Sitaba karaeng Pattingngallowang.[2]
