Garuda ( Dragon bird)
Naga : a dragon is also a protector, but dragon must always stand nearby Garuda, because sometimes naga has a bad behavio
Panah or arrows from eight directions : to resist bad influence or attack.
Jago : a cock, powerful man, ready to fight.
Makuto : a crown, means well protected.
Gunungan : a mountain, a house decorated by gunungan is blessed by god, so the dwellers could live peacefully.
Sometimes in the front yard (on the left side) there is a sumur (well). It is an old tradition, that guests should wash themselves properly clean, so they should meet and talk to the host with a clean heart (honesty).
As a conclusion, joglo is a mansion where the dwellers could live peacefully and prosperously with dignity, well protected from evil deeds and blessed by God Almighty. Normal daily life, social, cultural and spiritual activities could be carried out safely.
