Myths are folk prose stories that are still believed in the life of the community
and become the history of local culture held firmly until now so as to foster strong
belief in the story that is believed. Myths also give meaning to the life andknowledge
of the community to things that are difficult to be explained by the mind. This study
aims to find out the meaning of the message from the myth in Lake Ngebel. The
method used in research is qualitative with a descriptive qualitative approach. Data
obtained by conducting interviews with Mr. Siyar, Mr.Sarnu, Mr. Mujiono, and Mr.
Suryadi, as well as making observations and other document results related to
research. Data analyzed using qualitative analysis techniques namely data
reduction, data presentation, and conclusion withdrawal. The main theory in this
study uses social message theory. In this study shows that the Lake Ngebel
community can apply harmony, honor, and friendship in the social life of the
community. But the difference to the right of honor has not fully been able to run
properly, and still looks indifferent.