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A long time ago in the southern area of Borneo Island, lived a beautiful girl named Rangda. She had excellent weaving and sewing skills. Her beauty was known in the whole area. Many young men fell in love with her. One day, the prince who had heard about Rangdas beauty, came to her house to order a dress from her. The prince was amazed by Rangdas beauty and her humbleness. He fell in love with her. After he got his dress, the prince immediately went back to the palace. He wanted to tell his father that he already found his future wife. However, right after the prince arrived at the palace, he suffered a terrible illness. He was unconscious and got high fever. Every night in his sleep, he always whispered a name, "Rangda... Rangda... Rangda." The king was really worried. He asked his advisors about the Rangda's name. One of the kings advisors, Wakil Mangkubumi was familiar with the name. Rangda is a beautiful young girl who lives at the southern area. She had excellent weaving and sewing skill. All of the princes clothes were made by her, explained Wakil Mangkubumi. The king knew that his son had fallen in love with the girl. The next day, he ordered his soldiers to take him and the prince to Rangda's house. Wakil Mangkubumi went first to Rangdas house. The king had ordered him to tell Rangda and her parents about the wedding proposal. Rangda was very happy because she also fell in love with the prince. When the prince heard that he would meet with Rangda, he was very happy. His health improved significantly. Then the prince, the king, and the soldiers went to Rangda's house. But the trip was very tiring and made the prince suffered his illness again. The illness was worse than the previous one. It was so bad that finally the prince died on the journey. The king was so sad. He thought it was useless to continue the trip. Then he went back to the palace. Meanwhile, Rangda did not know that the prince had died. She was sewing a wedding dress for the wedding. She wanted to give the prince the best wedding dress. Everyday, she waited and waited for the prince, but he never came. She kept on sewing the wedding dress until she was old. People then called her Ning Rangda. She was called Ning because she was old and had a hunchbacked body.
Kebango Rengseng
Once upon a time at Dasan Beleka in Ganti Village there lived an old widow with his son. They earned money by making traps on the river flow named Tibu Nangke. Fate doesnt always lucky, sometime none fish come into the traps, but if lucky, the traps were full many kinds of fish like: eel, catfish and various of fishes that can be sold and exchange with rice. One day the old man called his son Come here my son weve run outof the food and no money, lets go to Tibu Nangke, who knows there are many fishes come into the traps. In the midnight when the old man kept the traps, there was a strange human shadow closed to the traps and said Dont be prejudice to me, I just want to have a close friend, not more! Since then, They have been a close friend. Someday his son asked the father Father, with whom did you talk every night in the traps place? Let me know father The old man told about his new friend that he is kind and helpful person. He asked to the son to continue it if he is died later. Day by day the old man was getting weak. uhuk2x, get closer my son, Iam getting weak, tired and getting pain on my back. Remember if you are given something just choose the worst of the worst The old man passed away. Daddy.. daddy..why am I left alone..daddy..?(crying) screamed the boy. To survive his life he continued what his father did before. How pity on him, he saw the content of the traps just only head and the bones of fish left. Anyone who could do this? I was a poor orphan uuu uuuu(cry) who hurt me? Iam going to fight and catch it soon! One day, he went to Tibu Nangke, hid in the bushes and herd This is the traps Im going to eat them all, Im starving, Im not a bad person, I just want to see my best friends child. The boy saw the big heron was eating the fish, he got mad and cath it hap!.. The heron promised to return all those were eaten. The heron invited him to go to his house. When they got there, in an instant he turn into the Genie. Wuuuush Orphan, Im not a human being, Im the Genie.. this is my place on Rinjani Mountain, just pick anything you want, look at the gold, diamond, jewels and other antic objects. Wow the goods are good! But I remember my pa, choose the worst of the worst So he chose the ugliest things, they are ablack thin horse whose hurt on its leg and a rusty gong its called Gong Robek. Those thing were sacred, these things will bring prosperty for a better life. The orphan just noded and got permission to go home. Bye -bye Genie. see you around Since then, the orphan become rich but his not arrogant even helpful to others. He left the wealth and the Gong Robek. The orphan was disappear with his thin black horse and never comeback again. While the Gong Robek up to now can bee seen in Dasan Beleka.
A Gold Snail
Once upon a time, there was a couple living in a palace. They were Prince Raden Putra and Dewi Limaran. Prince Raden Putra's father was the king of the kingdom. One day, Dewi Limaran was walking around in the palace garden. Suddenly she saw a snail. It was ugly and disgusting. "Yuck!" said Dewi Limaran and then she threw it away into a river. She did not know that the snail was actually an old and powerful witch. She could transform herself into anything. The witch was angry to Dewi Limaran. The witch put a spell on her and changed her into a golden snail. The witch then threw it away into the river. The golden snail was drifting away in the river and got caught into a net. An old woman was fishing and used her net to catch some fish. She was surprised to see a golden snail in her net. She took it and brought it home. When the old woman woke up in the morning, she was surprised that the house was in the good condition. The floor was mopped. And she also had food on the table. She was thinking very hard. "Who did this to me? The person is very kind." It happened again and again every morning. The old woman was very curious. One night she decided to stay up late. She was peeping from her room to know who cooked for her. Then, she could not believe what she saw. The golden snail she caught in the river turned into a beautiful woman. The old woman approached her. "Who are you, young girl?", "I am Dewi Limaran, Ma'am. A witch cursed me. I can change back as a human only at night," explained Dewi Limaran."The spell can be broken if I hear the melody from the holy gamelan," continued Dewi Limaran. The old woman then rushed to the palace. She talked to Prince Raden Putra about her wife. Prince Raden Putra was so happy. He had been looking for his wife everywhere. He then prayed and meditated. He asked the gods to give him the holy gamelan. He wanted to break the witch's spell. After several days praying and meditating, finally gods granted his wish. He immediately brought the holy gamelan to the old woman's house. He played it beautifully. And then amazingly the golden snail turned into the beautiful Dewi Limaran. The couple was so happy that they could be together again. They also thanked the old woman for her kindness. As a return, they asked her to stay in the palace.
The Blowpiper
Long time ago in a small village in Bangka Island, lived a young man who was an expert in using blowpipe, especially for hunting. That why people in the village called him the blowpiper. He also had excellent medical skill that was passed down from his late father. One day, the village chief Pak Raje came to the blowpipers house, asking him to chase away the fold of wild boars that entered and ruined his paddies. Pak Raje told the blowpiper that his father once owed him some money. Thus, the blowpiper should work for him voluntarily. The blowpiper took the job, though he would not be paid. In the next day, the blowpiper went to Pak Rajes field. He watched the field and did some patrols to every side of the fields. He watched the field everyday, but he still not found any suspicious movements. Entering the seventh day of his work, the blowpiper noticed a suspicious movement from the far distance. He walked slowly to the source of voice where he saw a fold of boars trying to enter the field. The blowpiper then hid behind a big tree with a blowpipe in his hand. When the fold of boars ruined the paddies, the blowpiper pointed his blowpipe toward one of the boars that was closest to him. He blew his blowpipe. The dart hit the boar, but it didnt paralyze the boar as the blowpiper expected. The fold of boars then runs outside the field and disappeared from the blowpipers view. Hmm... My dart had hit one of them, it must hurt it, said the blowpiper curiously. In the morning, the blowpiper went to follow the blood trail of the boar he shot last night. The trail led him to the forest and finally it ended in front of a big cave. Cautiously, the blowpiper entered the cave. He was surprised to found a beautiful lady bleeding on a soft bed, surrounded by some other beautiful ladies. One of them was an old lady, the mother of the fainted lady. Who are you? What are you doing here? asked the old lady. Im sorry to interrupt. Im looking for my lost dart, it was stuck to a wild boar, the blowpiper explained to the old lady. The stuff you are looking for is on my daughter, said the old lady angrily. How come it is on your daughter? asked the blowpiper surprised. Thats because... the boar that you shot with your blowpipe last night is in fact my daughters manifestation, explained the old woman sadly. The old womans explanation surprised the blowpiper. So..., all of you were the boars that I saw last night? asked the young man. What you have said is right young man, answered the old woman softly. I did not mean to. I am so sorry to hear that. I would not do that if I knew that the boars were you, the blowpiper apologized. Never mind, said the old woman. Forget all about that. The most important thing right now is how to release the dart from my daughters body, added the old woman sadly. I can help you with that, said the blowiper. He came closer to the beautiful lady and uncovered the blanket. He then took out the dart from her body and with his medical skill he immediately stopped the bleeding. In a short time, the wound recovered, leaving no traces. Now, she has recovered. Let me go home now. May be we can meet again someday, said the blowpiper politely. Yes young man... But before you leave, I have something to give to you as my gratitude, said the old lady while giving the blowpiper a wooden box. Do not open the box until youre in home, added the old lady. Thank you for your kindness, said the blowpiper. He then left the cave and returned home. At his home, the blowpiper opened the wooden box. Surprisingly, the young man found jewelry, gold and diamonds inside the box. Wow...! Im rich, murmured the young man happily. In the next morning, the blowpiper sold all the precious stuff and used the money he got to purchase a field, garden, house, and paid all debt his father had owed to Pak Raje. The news about the
blowpiper fortune quickly spread throughout the village. Everyone knew including Pak Raje. He intended to be like the blowpiper, so he went to borrow the blowpipe from the blowpiper to hunt a boar in his own field. On the way, he met with a boar, and shot it with the blowpipe. Then he followed the blood trail left by the boar until he entered the cave. It was like what happened with the blowpiper. Pak Raje was asked to cure the bleeding woman, but he could do that as he had no such skill. Suddenly, tens of boars attacked him, making him bleeding and seriously wounded. With all his strength, he escaped from the cave. He fainted when he finally arrived in front of his own house. Pak Rajes daughter informed what happened to her father to the blowpiper. Hearing the bad news, the blowpiper rushed to Pak Rajes house to help him. With his medical skill, he tried to cure Pak Rajes injuries. Finally, Pak Raje could make it and recovered from his ser ious wounds. After thinking about what he had been through, Pak Raje realized his own bad intention. He felt sorry for being greedy. Thank you, young man. Youve help me once again. As my gratitude, I would like to appoint you as the next village chief. Would you accept? asked Pak Raje. Of course, Pak Raje. Thank you, answered the blowpiper happily. After a week, the blowpiper asked Pak Rajes daughter to be his wife. They live happily as a couple. The blowpiper was a polite and kind person, and Pak Raj es daughter was a beautiful woman. Under the leadership of the blowpiper, all the villagers lived in prosperous and harmony.
Princess Mandalika
Once upon a time, there was a kingdom in Lombok Island that was ruled by a king named Raja Tonjang Beru. He was a wise king. He had a queen named Dewi Seranting. He also had a beautiful daughter named Princess Mandalika. It is said that princess Mandalika was the prettiest girl in the whole island. Everybody knew about Princess Mandalikas beauty and kindness, even the people from other kingdom around the island. Princes from all over the place wanted to marry her. One by one, they came to propose her. Princess Mandalika was a kind girl. She hated to make people sad. So, when those princes came to propose her, she was very confused. She could not decide, and she didnt want to make them sad. She also didnt want to cause a war to happen because of her. To solve the problem, Raja Tonjang Beru then held a competition in Seger Kuta beach. He asked all the princes to take part in archery competition. The rule was simple; whoever shot the target perfectly will be accepted as Princess Mandalikas future husband. One by one, all participants tried their best. After some time, there was no winner. All the participants were great in archery. Because there was no a winner, all the participants started to argue. They claimed to be the best. The argument was getting hotter. Finally, they all were fighting. Soon, the fighting got bigger. It was like a war, because all the princes brought their soldiers in the archery competition. Princess Mandalika was really worried. She did not want the war to get bigger and hurt many people. Finally, she had an idea. "Everybody, listen up! I know you all love me and want me to be your wife. But I don't want you to fight because of me. And I don't want you to be sad either. I want you all to have me, but not as your wife. I want to be someone that everybody can have," said Princess Mandalika. Raja Tonjang Beru and all other people in the beach did not understand what she meant. The king then came to her. But suddenly, Princess Mandalika jumped to the sea. She disappeared in the big waves. Everybody was surprised. It was chaos on the beach. All the princes tried to swim to find the princess, but they found nothing. After several hours trying to search the princess, suddenly they found a lot of colorful sea worms on the beach. Raja Tonjang Beru then realized that his daughter had returned as sea worms. The worms were then called nyale. Until now, people in Lombok always try to catch nyale. Nyale is very delicious and that is why a lot of people come to Lombok to catch it. However, they can only find it once a year, in February or March. The tradition to catch the sea worms is called Bau Nyale
One day, Mouse Deer went down to the river to take a drink. But he knew that the crocodile might be waiting underwater to eat him, so he said out loud. I wonder if the waters warm. Ill put in my leg and find out. Of course Mouse Deer didnt put in his leg. He picked up a stick instead and put one end into the water. Chomp! Crocodile grabbed the stick and pulled it underwater. Mouse Deer laughed. Ha haha Stupid crocodile! Cant you tell the difference between a stick and a leg? Then Mouse Deer ran off to drink somewhere else. In the next day, Mouse Deer wanted to cross the river. He wanted to eat the fruits on the other side of the river. He saw a floating log in the river. He knew that Crocodile looked like a log when he floated. Mouse Deer didnt want to be eaten by Crocodile when he crosses the river. He had an idea. He called out loud, Crocodile! Crocodile rose from the water, Hello, Mouse Deer. Have you come to be my lunch? Mouse Deer smiled. Sorry, not today, Crocodile. I have orders from the King. He wants to invite all the crocodiles in this river to a party. He wants me to count all the crocodiles so he could prepare enough meal for you. Really? Tell us what to do, said Crocodile. You must line up from this side of the river to the other side, said Mouse Deer. Crocodile then got all his friends and family. They lined up across the river. Mouse Deer then jumped onto Crocodiles back. One, he counted. He jumped onto the next crocodile, Two. And the next crocodile, Three. Mouse Deer kept jumping until he ar rived on the other side of the river. How many are there? asked Crocodile. Just enough, said Mouse Deer. He laughed as he ran to the forest.
Cindelaras
Raden Putra was the king of Jenggala kingdom. He had a beautiful queen and concubine. Unlike the queen, the concubine had bad personalities. She was envious and jealous with the queen, so she planned to make the queen leave the palace. The concubine then asked the royal healer to help her in her plan. One day, the concubine pretended to be ill. Raden Putra called the royal healer to give the concubine treatments. What is her disease? Raden Putra asked the royal healer. Im very sorry, My Majesty. She is sick because the queen put poison in her meal, the royal healer lied. Raden Putra was shock and angry to hear the explanation. He called the queen and asked her if the story was true. Of course the queen denied, but Raden Putra wont listen. Please Your Majesty, have mercy. I really didnt do anything, cried the queen in her tears. Raden Putras anger ended in a decision. The queen should be banished to the woods and terminated. He did not know that the queen was already pregnant. Raden Putra commanded one of his general to do the punishment. The queen was banished to the woods, but the wise general didnt have the heart to kill her. He built a simple house in the woods for her. On his way back to the palace, he smeared his sword with rabbit blood, so Raden Putra would believe that he had killed the queen. After the general left, the queen lived by herself in the woods. Several months later, she gave birth to a healthy baby boy. The baby was named Cindelaras. He grew up as a nice, healthy, and handsome boy. One day, while Cindelaras helped her mother to collect some fire woods, an eagle dropped an egg. Cindelaras brought the egg to be brooded by a chicken behind their house. The egg hatched into a chick and then it slowly became a strong rooster. The rooster is no ordinary rooster. The rooster could sing. Every morning, the rooster woke Cindelaras up with its beautiful song, My master is Cindelaras. His house is in the woods. Hes the son of Raden Putra. The rooster often sang that song. Cindelaras always woke up early in the morning and listen happily to his roosters song. He didnt realize the meaning of the song until one day, he started to think. Who is Raden Putra? he asked his mother. The queen then told him the whole story. She also told him why they were banned from the kingdom and lived in the woods. Cindelaras was very surprised. He decided to go to the palace to meet the king, his father. Cindelaras asked her mothers permission to go to t he kingdom and to tell the king what really happened. He also brought his rooster that grew bigger and stronger each day. On his way, Cindelaras stopped at a village. There, he met some people who were involved in cockfighting. They challenge him to see how strong his rooster was. If your rooster wins, youll get a reward, said the man who challenged him. Cindelaras accepted the challenge. In a few minutes, his rooster defeated the opponents rooster. He was challenged again by other man, and one more time, his rooster won. He won again and again. The news about Cindelaras rooster quickly spread to the whole Jenggala kingdom and made Raden Putra curious. So, he invited Cindelaras to the palace. What is your name, boy? Raden Putra asked as Cindelaras arrived in the palace. My name is Cindelaras, Your Majesty, Cindelaras answered. He felt both thrilled and happy to see Raden Putra. Raden Putra challenged Cindelaras with one condition. If Raden Putras rooster won, Cindelaras head would be cut off. But if Cindelaras rooster won, Raden Putra would share half of his wealth. Cindelaras accepted the condition. The competition was held in the front yard of the palace. The two roosters fought bravely. But in just a few minutes, Cindelaras rooster won the figh t! Raden Putra
shook his head and stared at Cindelaras from his seat, That rooster is no ordinary rooster, and the boy is not an ordinaty boy either. Who is he exactly? he thought. Raden Putra was about to asked when suddenly Cindelaras rooster sang the song, My master is Cindelaras. His house is in the woods. Hes the son of Raden Putra. Raden Putra was surprised. Is it true? he asked. Yes, My Majesty. My name is Cindelaras and my mother was the queen, said Cindelaras. Raden putra called the gener al who had banished the queen. The general then confessed that he never killed the queen. Later, the royal healer also admitted his mistake. Raden Putra was so shocked. He immediately went to the woods to pick up the queen. Ever since, Cindelaras and his parents lived happily together. As for the concubine, she was sent to the jail as punishment.
scarf, its time for me to go back to where I belong, Nawang Wulan said. Jaka Tarub tried to stop her, but Nawang Wulan had made up her mind. Please take good care of Kumalasari, she said. If she wanted to see me, take seven grains of candlenut and put it into a basket. Shake it as you play the bamboo flute. Ill come to see her, she explained. Jaka Tarub promised to take good care of their daughter. He once again asked for forgiveness for all of his mistakes. Ive forgiven you, so you dont have to feel guilty. I must go now. Take care, said Nawang Wulan as she flew to the bright full moon
Lake Toba
In the northern area of Sumatra Island, lived a young man. Everyday, he work hard as a farmer. One day in the morning, the young man went fishing in a river. Not so long after he threw the bait, it was bitten by a fish. He pulled the fishing rod and was amazed by the fish he caught. It was a golden fish. Wait, please dont eat me, the fish suddenly spoke to the young man. St artled, the young man dropped the golden fish and it suddenly turned into a beautiful girl. I must have been dreaming, the young man said to himself. Dont afraid, Sir. I was a princess cursed by the gods because a mistake I did. Youve save me, said the girl. As my gratitude, Im willing to be your wife. The young man was so amazed to see the beauty of the girl, so he accepted her as his wife. They became man and wife but with one condition, the young man promised not to mention about the fish form of the girl. Terrible disaster will happen if the promise is broken. A year passed, the young man and his wife already had a son. They were so happy. Their son grew up as a healthy boy. But he was a little naughty. He also had a habit, he was always hungry. One day, the wife asked their son to deliver lunch to his father. But, the son ate the food on his way to the fields. The father had been working since morning. He was so hungry. Finding that theres no food left for him, he said angrily, Stupid boy! You little fish boy! He didnt realize that he broke the promise. After he said those words, his son and wife mysteriously disappeared. From their footstep on the ground, theres water bursting out. The water kept coming out and started to flood the area. The whole village and the surrounding area became a lake. Theres a small island in the middle of the lake, known as Samosir Island. And the lake is known as Lake Toba.
The king was very grateful for Andung Kuswaras help to his only daughter. To express his gratefulness, he allowed Andung Kuswara to marry his daughter. The princess was happy to welcome Andung as her husband. The same was felt by Andung who fell in love with the princess. A year passed, and the princess was pregnant. She told her husband that she desired to eat kasturi fruit that only grew in Kalimantan Island. Andung Kuswaras accompanied by several kingdom troops went to search the fruit. After arriving at the Kalimantan Island, Andung Kuswara headed to Loksado to find the kasturi tree which, according to local people, was bearing fruit. Andung Kuswara stood surprisingly after knowing that the tree grew exactly in front of his mothers small hut. Andung Kuswara immediately commanded the troops to return to the kingdom without taking the fruit to avoid meeting his own mother. But suddenly Andung Kuswaras mother went out from the hut. She saw her son among the troops in front of her home. AndungAndungmy son, she tried to call her son. Andung Kuswara and the troops continuously walked to keep away from the old woman. However, she ran after them and kept calling for his son. Feeling ashamed in front of the troops, Andung Kuswara said angrily to his own mother, Stop calling me as your son, old woman. I am a nobility of the Basiang Kingdom. I never know an old woman like you. After that, Andung kuswara continued walking. Andung Kuswaras mother was shocked to hear those words from her beloved son. She cried and prayed with trembling lips, Oh my God, show your power and justice. Her tears had not been drying when the sky suddenly turned dark and thunder stroke repeatedly. After that, a sudden storm smashed and heavy rain fell dementedly. Suddenly Andung Kuswaras body slowly turned into stone. Since the time, the locals called the mountain as Gunung Batu Bangkai (mountain of decease stone), because the stone that lays on it resembles human body. The mountain located in the sub district of Loksado, South Kalimantan .
Lutung Kasarung
Prabu Tapa Agung had led a kingdom in West Java for a long time. He was getting old and therefore wanted to choose a successor. But unfortunately, he had no son. He thought of choosing one of his daughters, Purbararang and Purbasari. But it wasnt an easy choice. They were both very pretty and smart. The only difference was their temperament. Purbararang was rude and dishonest, while Purbasari was kind and caring. With those considerations, Prabu Tapa Agung finally chose Purbasari to be his successor. Purbararang didnt agree with her fathers decision. Its supposed to be me, Father. Im the eldest daughter! Purbararang said. Prabu Tapa Agung smiled. Purbararang, to be a queen takes more than age. There are many other qualities that one must possess, explained Prabu Tapa Agung wisely. What does Purbasari have that I dont? Purbararang pouted. Youll find out when Purbasari has replaced me, Prabu Tapa Agung answered. After the discussion, Purbararang went back to her room. Is there something wrong? asked Indrajaya. Indrajaya is Purbararangs future husband. Im upset! Father chose Purbasari as his successor and not me! I have to do something! Purbararang said. Driven mad by her anger, she came to a witch and asked her to send rash all over Purbasaris body. Before going to bed, Purbasari started to feel itch all over her body. She tried applying powder to her body, but its no use. Instead, the itching grew even worse. She didnt want to scratch it, but she just couldnt help it. In the next morning, there were scratch mark all over Purbasaris body. What happened to you? asked Purbararang, pretending to be concerned. I dont know, sis. Last night, my body suddenly felt very itchy. I scratched and scratched, and this is what happened, Purbasari answered. Purbararang shook her head. You must have done something really awful. Youve been punished by the gods! That day, the whole kingdom was scandalized. What have you done, Purbasari? demanded Prabu Tapa Agung. Purbasari shook her head. I didnt do anything that would upset the gods, Father, she answered. Then how can you explain what happened to your body? Prabu Tapa Agung asked again. If you dont confess, Ill banish you to the woods. Purbasari took a deep breath. Like I said before, I didnt do anything wrong. And Id rather be thrown into the woods than to confess to a deed I didnt commit. After a short discussion with his advisor, Prabu Tapa Agung ordered Purbasari to be moved to the woods. Purbasari was very sad, but she couldnt do anything to defy her fathers order. She was accompanied to the woods by a messenger. He built a simple hut for Purbasari. After the messenger left, suddenly a black monkey came to Purbasaris hut. He carried a bunch of bananas. From behind him, some animals looked on. Are the bananas for me? Purbasari asked. The black monkey nodded, as if he understood what Purbasari said. Purbasari took the bananas with pleasure. She also said thanks. The other animals that were looking on also seemed to smile. Are you willing to be my friend? Purbasari asked them. All the animals nodded happily. Although she was livin g by herself in the woods, Purbasari never lacked of supplies. Everyday, there were always animals bringing her fruits and fish to eat. A long time had passed since Purbasari was banished to the woods, but her body still itched. At some places, her skin was even ulcerating. What am I supposed to do? Purbasari sighed. The monkey who was sitting next to her stayed still, there were tears in his eyes. He hoped Purbasari would remain patient and strong.
One night, on a full moon, the monkey took Purbasari to a valley. There is a pond with hot spring water. The monkey suddenly spoke, The water of this pond will heal your skin, he said. Purbasari was surprised, You can talk? Who are you? she asked. Youll find out, in time, the monkey said. Purbasari didnt want to force the monkey. She then walked to the pond. She bathed there. After a few hours, Purbasari walked out of the pond. She was shocked to see her face reflected on the clear pond water. Her face was beautiful again, with smooth and clean skin. Purbasari observed her entire body. There were no traces of any skin ailments. Im cured! Im cured! Purbasari shouted in joy. She quickly offered thanks to the gods and also to the monkey. The news of Purbasaris condition quickly spread to the kingdom, irr itating Purbararang. She then accompanied by Indrajaya go to the woods to see Purbasari. Purbasari asked if she would be allowed to go home. Purbararang said she would let Purbasari return to the palace if Purbasaris hair were longer than hers. Purbararang then let her hair down. It was so long, it almost touched the ground. But it turned out that Purbasaris hair was twice longer than Purbararangs hair. Fine, so your hair is longer than mine. Purbararang admitted. But there is one more condition you must fulfill, do you have a future husband who is handsomer than mine? said Purbararang as she walked toward Indrajaya. Purbasari felt miserable. She didnt have a future husband yet. So, without much thought, she pulled the black monkey beside her. Purbararang and Indrajaya burst out, but their laughter didnt last long. The monkey meditates and suddenly transformed into a very handsome young man, a lot more handsome than Indrajaya. Im a prince from a kingdom far away. I was cursed to be a monkey because of a mistake I committed. I could regain my true form only if theres a girl who would be willing to be my wife, said the young man. Finally, Purbararang gave up. She accepted Purbasari as the queen, and also confessed everything she had done. Please forgive me. Please dont punish me, Purbararang said, asking for forgiveness. Instead of being angry, Purbasari smiled. I forgive you, sis, she said. Soon after, Purbasari become queen. Beside her was the handsome prince, the former monkey known as Lutung Kasarung.
Mentiko Betuah
A long time ago, there was a kingdom in Simeulue, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam. The king and the queen had a son, Prince Rohib. They loved the prince very much and they always gave him anything he wanted. Thats why the prince grew as a spoiled young man. The prince was then sent to study in a school. The King told him to study seriously. But because the prince was used to be spoiled, he couldnt finish his study in time. The King was so angry. He realized his mistake. He wanted to give the prince a lesson. He then ordered the prince to leave the palace and became a merchant. "I will give you some money. Use the money only for trading. Don't come back until you are rich!" said the king. Prince Rohib was sad. He knew his father was angry with him because he was a spoiled boy. He then promised himself that he could become a great merchant. After he left the palace, he went to a village. While he was walking, he saw some kids were trying to shoot a bird using their slingshots. Stop Don't hurt the bird! Rohib tried to stop the kids. Hey, its none of your business, replied one of the kids. I'll give you some money if you stop hurting the bird," said Rohib. After that, he gave some money to those kids. Later on his journey, Rohib saw some men were torturing a snake. Again, he asked them to stop hurting the snake. He also gave them some money. He kept on giving some money to people who tortured animals. Finally he ran out of money. He was so worried. He knew he could not become a merchant without any money in his pocket. He was also scared of going home. He knew that his father would be very angry at him. The prince then went to the forest because he didnt know anywhere to go. He was so tired, so he took some rest. While he was sitting under a big tree, a giant snake came to him. He was so scared. Don't worry, young man. I will not eat you, said the giant snake. Youyou can talk? Who are you? Rohib asked. I am the king of snakes in this jungle. I heard you helped many animals from being tortured. Now, I want to give you a gift. This is Mentiko Betuah. This magical stone can give you anything you want." Then the snake went deep into the forest. The prince was very happy. He asked the Mentiko Betuah to give him a lot of money. Then he went home and told his father that the money was from his business as a merchant. Rohib kept the Mentiko Betuah carefully. He then went to a goldsmith and asked him to make the magical stone as a ring. But the goldsmith stole the Mentiko Betuah. Luckily Rohib had made friends to the animals. He asked a cat, a dog, and a mouse to help him find Mentiko Betuah. The dog followed the smell of the goldsmith, and they found his hideaway. However they could not enter his house because it was locked. Only the mouse was small enough to enter through a small hole in the door. After waiting for a moment, the mouse came out of the house. He said he could not find the magical stone. After that they all went back to the palace. The cat and the dog did not know that the mouse actually had found the magical stone. He was hiding it in his mouth. The mouse then gave the Mentiko Betuah to the prince. Rohib was so happy and said that the mouse was the hero. The cat and the dog were jealous and angry. They knew that the mouse had tricked them. According to the local people, thats why until now cats and dogs always tried to catch mice. Created By Andi Sardi An Asfahri (9513) Taken From: http://indonesianfolklore.blogspot.com
parakeet king came to the king to tell the bad news. The king was very sad hearing the news, because the parakeets beautiful twitter was no longer be heard. To express his love for the parakeet king, the king had his guards dug a cemetery for the dead parakeet. The burial ceremony would be held with the kingdom tradition in the next morning. The parakeet was then taken out from the golden cage. Everybody thought that he had been dead. Suddenly, the parakeet king flied fast and high on the sky. All people were amazed seeing him, because they thought that he had died. The parakeet king got his freedom again, and flied directly to the forest.
Too-too-moo! Where are you? And Too-too-moo answered, In the house. And where is your Mama? At the market. And where is my PORRIDGE? In the pot! The giant took off the cover, picked up the pot, stopped, and looked. This pot is not full! bellowed the giant. He threw it down and called again, Too-too-moo! Where are YOU? Too-toomoo did not answer. With one blow of his fist, the giant knocked down the door. He reached in his long arm and felt all around till he found Too-too-moo. Then he pulled her from the house, tossed her in his mouth, and swallowed her in one big gulp. Too-too-moo tumbled into the giants stomach. Please let me out! she shouted. But the giant didnt listen as he turned and stamped back through the forest. Too-too-moo cried and shook with fear. Then all of a sudden, she remembered her long hairpin. Quickly she pulled it from her hair. With both hands and all her strength, Too-too-moo stuck it into the giant. YOW! howled the giant. Tootoo-moo stuck him again. OUCH! YOW! The giant danced about, but there was nothing he could do. TOO-TOO-MOO, STOP! But Too-too-moo did not stop. She stuck the giant again and again. The bellowing giant raced through the woods. Mad with pain, he did not look where he was going. He tripped on a root and cracked his head on a rock. The giant was dead! But Too-too-moo was still trapped inside. At that moment, Mama was on her way home. She had been lucky that day, and had quickly sold all she had carried to market. So she had bought rice and fish and vegetables, and even roasted peanuts as a special treat for Too-too-moo. But when she reached the house, she saw the porridge thrown down and the door knocked in. She called, Too-too-moo! Where are you? There was no answer. Mama grabbed a big cooking knife and ran along the trail of the giants footsteps, calling, Tootoo-moo! Where are YOU? Still no answer. Then she came to where the giant lay dead. But her daughter was nowhere to be seen, so she called one last time, TOO-TOO-MOO! WHERE ARE YOU?And Too-too-moo answered, IN THE GIANT! With both hands and all her strength, Mama slit open the giants side. And out climbed Too-too-moo! From that time on, Too-too-moo and her Mama were happy. There was no more giant to bother them. They always had enough to eat. And they had sweet porridge for breakfast, every single day.
Aji Saka
A long time ago there was a kingdom called Medang Kamulan. The kingdom of Medang Kamulan was ruled by Prabu Dewata Cengkar. The people in the kingdom were very scared by the king. It was because the king liked to eat human flesh. Once a week, he commanded his messenger, Patih Jugul Muda, to find him a human to eat. Far away from the kingdom of Medang Kamulan, there was a village called Medang Kawit. A young man named Aji Saka lived there. Aji Saka was a brave young man. He loved to help people who needed help. One day, Aji Saka saw an old man lying unconscious on the ground. The old man was wounded. Some thieves just hit him and stole his money. Aji Saka then carried the old man to his hut. Soon after, the old man started to regain consciousness. Wheream I? he asked. Youre in my house. Youre safe now, said Aji Saka. It turned out that the old man was from the kingdom of Medang Kamulan. Everybody was leaving Medang Kamulan, the old man told Aji Saka. He also told him about Prabu Dewata Cengkars bad habit. We were terrified, thats why we left, The old man said. After he heard the explanation from the old man, Aji Saka decided to go meet Prabu Dewata Cengkar and make him stop the menace. With his magical white turban on his head, Aji Saka went to the kingdom. The turban was a gift from his Guru that could be used to fight evil. On his journey to Medang Kamulan, Aji Saka passed through a very dark forest where he met an evil genie. The genie blocked his path. If you want to get through this forest, you must be my slave for ten years, the genie demanded. Aji Saka refused to be the genies slave. The two of them then fight for seven days and seven nights, until at last Aji Saka came out as winner. The genie finally allowed Aji Saka to pass through the forest. When Aji Saka arrived in the kingdom of Medang Kamulan, the king was angry to Patih Jugul Muda. He was not able to find the king some humans. If you cant find me any humans, Ill eat you instead, Prabu Dewata Cengkar said to Patih Jugul Muda. After Patih Jugul Muda left, Aji Saka revealed himself. Prabu Dewata Cengkars eyes suddenly widened upon seeing Aji Saka. He could already imagine how delicious his meat would taste. Who are you? asked Prabu Dewata Cengkar. I am Aji Saka from the village of Medang Kawit, Aji Saka answered. Ha...ha...ha.... Im glad you came here. You would be my meal. I'm starving, said the king. I would gladly let you eat me, but I want something in return. Aji Saka said. What is it that you want? asked Prabu Dewata Cengkar. I want a land as large as my turban, said Aji Saka. He then took off his turban and threw it on the ground. Prabu Dewata Cengkar agreed. He himself would measure the land with Aji Sakas turban. Suddenly the turban grew bigger and bigger. It just kept on stretching until it finally covered the whole kingdom. Prabu Dewata Cengkar was angry. He then attacked Aji Saka. But, then the turban wrapped itself around him and began to strangle him. The turban then threw the kings body to the South Sea. The waves carried Prabu dewata Cengkar away until he finally drowned and died.
Aji Saka then asked the people of Medang Kamulan to come back to the kingdom. They all thanked the brave Aji Saka. They also agreed to make Aji Saka to be their king. Aji Saka then ruled the kingdom wisely. Under the leadership of Aji Saka, Medang Kamulan become a peaceful and prosperous kingdom
Damar Wulan
Damar Wulan was born in the village of Paluh Amba, not far from the capital city of Majapahit. He was the son of Udara, the former prime minister of Majapahit. Since his father had retired his family live in a quiet and prosperous village outside the capital. Damar was a smart boy so he could easily learned the lessons his father taught him. He learned martial art, religion, politics, and literature. He was very good at all those subjects. When his father thought that he is mature enough, he asked Damar to find job in Majapahit. He told Damar to apply for a job at the Prime Ministers office. He hoped that his close relation with the new prime minister would help him get the prime ministers attention. Furthermore Damar was a smart boy so his father was sure Damar was capable to do any job. Damar was very confident he would get a good position at the prime ministers office. Early morning he left his village. At midday he got to Majapahit and he directly went to the prime ministers house. Prime Minister Logender was his name. The guards sarcastically questioned him when he told them he would see the prime minister. Who do you think you are? I am Damar Wulan. I am the son of the former prime minister Udara. My father told me to see the prime minister here If you think you can impress us by telling us about your father, you are completely wrong poor boy. The son of a prime minister would never go anywhere on foot But, thats true. My father told me to find job here Listen poor boy, the prime minister is a very busy person. He does not have time for job seeker like you. But if you need a job, there is a vacant position here. Let me report my chief Then the soldier reported to his superior. After that someone called Damar to get into the commanders chamber. He told Damar that the prime ministers office needed several boys to take care of the horses. Damar was surprised because he expected clerical job but then he accepted the offer. Since that day he lived in a simple hut behind the prime ministers house. Damar did a good job so his superior was satisfied with him. He was also very sociable. Soon he had a good relationship with the prime minister and his family. The prime minister had two sons Layang Seto and Layang Kumitir and a daughter Anjasmoro. His sons were very arrogant and lazy. They treated Damar cruelly. They wanted Damar to do whatever they want. Every body hated them but nobody dare to express their feeling. Anjasmoro, on the other hand, liked Damar very much. Gradually she fell in love to Damar. So did Damar. They had a secret love. When Layang Seto and Layang Kumitir knew what happened to Damar and Anjasmoro, they were very angry. They treated Damar more and more cruelly. At the time the kingdom of Majapahit faced a very serious problem because of the rebellion of Menak Jinggo. He was a half brother of the Queen Kecono Wungu. He was a prince of Majapahit and a highly respected general of the Majapahit army. For his great achievement for his country his father appointed him as the ruler for the kingdom of Blambangan, a vassal state under Majapahit. When his father passed away he was sure that he would become the successor. But he was very disappointed when his father appointed his sister instead. He thought that he was more capable than Kencono Wungu so he rebelled. Menak Jinggo proved to be a good general. Under his leadership the Blambangan army could win several battles with Majapahit army. The territory of Majapahit one by one fell to Blambangan. At the time the morale of the Majapahit army was already down. They were not sure that they could win the
war. So the queen and the prime minister met everyday to discuss the worsening situation. Some weeks went by but still they did not have any ideas to solve the problem. Every report they received about the war was only about the defeat of the Majapahit army. Prime Minister Logender was shocked when his wife reported to him about the affair of Anjasmoro and Damar Wulan. For a highly respected person like him, it was a very serious blow to his ego. He was a very respectable person while his daughter dated with a poor boy. It was a serious humiliation. He could not accept it. This fact made him very angry. He thought very hard to find a solution. Suddenly an idea struck his sharp mind when he was meditating at midnight. Early in the morning he went to the palace and asked the queen for an audience. Then he explained his plan. Your Majesty, last night I had an idea Tell me about it Our army could not win because we apply a wrong strategy. The Blambangan army is very good at a frontal open warfare like that. Furthermore our armys morale is now down. So we have to avoid open warfare. Since now on we have to launch a new tactics of secret operation. We must send a small army unit to kill Menak Jinggo secretly Who will do that? I have a body guard. His skill in martial art is excellent. He is very capable at individual fight. So he is ready for this duty. I am sure he is the right person OK, I think you are right. Send him as soon as possible to Blambangan. If he can do his job well I will give him great reward When Logender got home he called Damar Wulan immediately. He asked him about his martial art skill. Damar said he had mastered some fighting skill. His father had trained him Pencak Silat, the Indonesian martial art. As a result, he was very skillful at using sword, lance, as well as empty hand fighting technique. Then Logender asked him to fight both Layang Seto and Layang Kumitir. Both of them fought emotionally since they hated Damar very much. But Damar was smart, skillful, strong and tough. In just several minutes he could beat both of them without difficulty. Logender was angry but also satisfied since he found a way to get rid of both problems his home and his country. Damar, you are a great fighter. I am very proud of you. And thats why you will receive a great honor to fight for your country. Now there is a rebellion in Majapahit. The king of Blambangan has done a crime. His name is Menak Jinggo. Find him in his palace and Blambangan and kill him. Are you ready? I am ready any time Sir Good. Today you have to prepare everything and tomorrow you must leave for Blambangan secretly. Do not tell any one about this duty. Not even Anjasmoro. Dont be afraid because the Majapahit army will fully support you. They will back you and provide all your needs. When you can kill Menak Jinggo behead him and bring his head here. If you can do this job well you will be promoted to a high position as the commander of Majapahit army Yes, Sir. I am very glad to receive this order. I will do my best The next day, very early in the morning Damar Wulan left Majapahit alone. Meanwhile Prime Minister Logender had implemented his own plan. He prepared a small army unit under the leadership of his two sons. They went behind Damar in a distant so that Damar did not notice them. They went secretly so no one knew it. Their task was not to protect Damar but to kill him and seize the head of Menak Jinggo if he could kill Menak Jinggo. But if Damar was killed then they had nothing to do. Several days later Damar Wulan arrived in Blambangan. The Majapahit army kept on spying on him. They were surprised to see Damar did not directly attack the palace. He applied for a job instead. Once again he was accepted to work in the palace to take care of the horses. Everybody including the king Menak Jinggo liked him because he was very polite and he did his job well. He was also very
handsome that two of the kings wife fell in love with him. Waito and Puyengan were the wives of King Menak Jinggo. As everybody trusted him, it was easy for Damar to search the palace. He knew where Menak Jinggo lived. One night he secretly jumped the palace wall to kill the king. Finally he was inside the kings bedroom. But unfortunately the king was ready to welcome him. A small army unit was there to arrest him. He was no match for Menak Jinggo. But Menak Jinggo was a smart person. He did not kill Damar instantly. He wanted to gather information from him. So he ordered his guards. Dont kill him. Let him alive, treat him well. I will question him tomorrow. Yes, Your Majesty He ordered his men to treat him well. He even let Waito and Puyengan to see Damar. By doing so he hoped that Damar would give him valuable information. But Damar was also a smart person. He dated Waito and Puyengan and he asked them the way to kill Menak Jinggo. Since the two women loved Damar they revealed a secret. Nobody can hurt him. He is a tough guy and he is protected by god. God gave him a secret weapon called Wesi Kuning What is that? Thats a golden amulet. It is just a small amulet, as small as a thumb but it is very powerful. Its shape is like a stick. It is stored in his bedroom He is a dangerous man. We have to stop him. Could you help me find his amulet? I will help you if you marry me Sure I will marry both of you as soon as I can arrest him When their turn to amuse the king arrived Waito and Puyengan could get into the kings chamber. They used that opportunity to steal the amulet. Then they gave it to Damar Wulan. Menak Jinggo did not realize their conspiracy. When the night was very quiet they opened the door for Damar Wulan. There was a fight but it was too late for Menak Jinggo. The sudden attack did not give him much chance to survive. Consequently Damar could beat his enemy and Menak Jinggo was beheaded. Damar Wulan immediately left Blambangan palace that night while promising Waito and Puyengan to be back after he received the rewa.
Lau Kawar
Once upon a time, there was a very fertile land at the Karo Regency. It was known as the Kawar Village. Its people were mostly farmers, and the land did produce wonderful harvest. It is said that one day the harvest was doubled compared to the previous year. The barns were extremely full with rice. For this reason, the people agreed to have a celebration party. On one beautiful day, all the villagers gathered in a field. They wore beautiful dresses and made delicious food. Everybody was having good times. They were singing, laughing, and of course, eating delicious food. All of the villagers attended the party except an old woman who was paralyzed. Her son, her daughter-in-law, and her grandson all went to the party. The old woman lay on her bed alone. I really want to be at the party but I cannot even stand on my feet, sobbed the old woman. She could only see the merry party from distance. The lunch time came and all of the people at the party gathered around the table for the foods that had been prepared. All of them enjoyed the foods happily. Contradictory to what was going on at the party, the old woman was starving in the house. She didn`t eat even a bite since morning. My goodness, I am so hungry. Why any of my family didn`t come to bring me something to eat? sighed her with her body shivering for hunger. She forced herself up from the bed and searched for something to eat in the kitchen, but theres nothing. Her daughter in law did not to cook that day, realizing that foods would be prepared in the feast. The poor old woman came back to her bed. She was so disappointed and sad that her tears dropped. She cried for her poor life. At the party, the son asked her wife, "Why don't you take some food from the party and give it for my mom. Ask our son to deliver it. Alright, said the woman while hurriedly wrapping the foods for the mother. After that, she asked her son to take the foods home for her as her husband told her previously, My son, please take these foods for your grandmother. The old woman was very happy for the foods. Finally, she got something to eat. But her happiness turned into sadness when she saw find only leftovers. It just had little rice and there were only some bones of beef and lamb which were almost without any meat to eat. What is this!? Do they think Im an animal? Why did they give me leftovers and bones! moaned her furiously. The mother stored complete grilled meat into the package in fact. However, the grandson ate the foods on his way to his grandmother that only bones were left. The old woman didn`t know anything about this that she thought her son and daughter in law did it on purpose. She felt so disappointed and humiliated that she hardly held her tears to fall down. She then prayed to God to curse both her son and daughter in law. My God, they were sinful to me. I beg You to punish them! said the woman in her prayer. Suddenly, there was a very strong earthquake not even a minute when the woman completed her prayer. The sky was turned dark and cloudy, and there was a great thunder followed by heavy rain. All the villagers were so scared. They wanted to save themselves. They tried to find shelters. The village was drowned in a short time and there was not even a single person survived. The drowned village turned into a big crater and flooded by water. The people in the surroundings later on call it Lau Kawar. Created By Hurulaeni Khaerunnisa (9598) Taken From: http://indonesianfolklore.blogspot.com
The Origin of Landak River Long time ago, lived a farmer and his wife in a village by the side of a forest. They lived simply and they like to help other people, especially one who in afflictions. One night, the farmer and his wife were resting in their house. The farmer was sitting beside his sleeping wife. Suddenly, a white centipede came out from the wifes head. The farmer was amazed. He then followed the centipede until they reach a small pond not far from their house. Then the centipede suddenly disappeared. The farmer went home and found his wife still soundly asleep. In the morning, the wife told his husband about the dream she had last night. I was walking through a vast field, and I came to a lake. I saw a giant hedgehog in the lake. It was glaring at me, so I ran away. After he heard his wifes dream, the farmer went back to the small pond. In the pond, he saw something very shiny. He came to the shiny object and took it. It was a golden hedgehog statue. It was very beautiful. Its eyes were made of diamond. The farmer then brought the statue home. At night, the farmer had a dream. A giant hedgehog came to him, Please let me stay in your home. As return, I will give you everything you want. Just caress the statues head and say the prayer. There are two kinds of prayers, one is to start your wish and the second is to stop your wish. Now memorize the prayers. In the next day, the farmer told his wife about his dream. They really wanted to prove it. The farmer slowly caressed the statue's head. He said the prayer and asked for rice. Suddenly, rice came out of the mouth of the statue. The rice kept on coming out from the statue's mouth. The farmer immediately said the prayer to stop it. The rice then stopped coming out from the statue. The farmer and his wife then asked for other things, jewelry and other stuff they needed. They became very rich. But they still like to help other people. A lot of poor came to them for help. Unfortunately, a thief found out about the secret of the golden hedgehog statue. Pretending to be a poor asking for help, he stole the statue from the farmers house. The thief blurred to the district area of Ngabang. There was a drought in the area. The thief wanted sympathy from the people, so he said to them that he would provide them with water. The thief then caressed the hedgehog statue and said the prayer. Water came out of the statues mouth. All the people were so happy. But the water kept on coming out. The thief didnt know the prayer to stop the wish. People who saw the incident were really scared. They ran away to avoid the water as it was started to flood the area. The thief also wanted to run away, but he cannot move his legs. In his vision, there was a giant hedgehog holding both his legs. Water kept coming from the statue and slowly it became a river. The thief was drowned in the river. People then named the river as Hedgehog River or Sungai Landak.
Dang Gedunai
Long time ago in Riau, lived a kid named Dang Gedunai. He lived with his mother. Dang Gedunai was a stubborn kid. His mother was sad. Dang Gedunai was her only child but he never made her happy. One day, Dang Gedunai went to the river to catch some fish. Mother, I want to go to the river. I want to go fishing, said Dang Gedunai to his mother. Its cloudy outside. Rain will soon fall. Why dont you just stay at home? said his mother. As always Dang Gedunai ignored her. He then went to the river. It was very cloudy when he arrived at the river. Soon it was drizzling, but Dang Gedunai was still busy fishing. Later rain fell down heavily. Dang Gedunai finally gave up. However right before he left, he saw something shining in the river. It was a very big egg. Dang Gedunai then brought the egg home. His mother was surprised to see him brought a big egg. What egg is that? Where did you find it? she asked. I found it in the river, Mother, replied Dang Gedunai. Be careful with the egg. Its not yours. You should return it, advised his mother. As always, Dang Gedunai ignored his mothers advice. He planned to eat the egg even though his mother said not to. In the morning, his mother was ready to go to the paddy field. Again, she advised Dang Gedunai to put the egg back to the river. Dang Gedunai did not say anything. When his mother left the house, he immediately boiled the egg. Then he ate it. It was so delicious. He was so full and suddenly he fell asleep. He had a dream. A giant dragon came to him in his dream. Human, you stole my egg! For the punishment, you will become a dragon. Dang Gedunai woke up with fear. He was sweating. He felt very thirsty. Later his mother went home. She saw her son panicking. What happened? she asked. I dont know, Mother. Suddenly I feel very thirsty. My throat is like burning, said Dang Gedunai. His mother then gave him a glass of water. Its not enough. He drank another glass, and then another glass until there was not any water left in the house. His mother told him to go the pond. Dang Gedunai drank all the water until the pond was dried. But it was not enough. Then they went to the river. Again it was not enough. Dang Gedunai knew his dream would come true. He would become a dragon. Mother, please forgive me. I ignored you. I ate the egg. It was a dragons egg. I will change to a dragon. I cannot live with you anymore. I will live in the sea. If you see big waves in the sea, that means Im eating. But if the waves are calmed, then it means Im sleeping, said Dang Gedunai. Then Dang Gedunai left his mother. He headed for the sea. His mother couldnt do anything to stop him. She just cried. Until now fishermen dont want to go fishing in the sea when the waves are big. They know that the dragon is eating. They just wait until the dragon is finished eating and the waves are calmed.
Kebo Iwa
Once upon a time in Bali, lived a wealthy man and his wife. They have been married for a long time but did not have any children. They prayed to God to give them a child. They prayed and prayed. God finally answered their pray. The wife got pregnant and they had a baby boy. They were very happy. The baby was extraordinary. He was very much different from other babies. He ate and drank a lot. Day after day he ate more and more. His body was getting bigger and bigger. And by the time he was a teenager, his body was as big as a buffalo. Thats why people called him Kebo Iwa, it means uncle buffalo. Because of his eating habit, Kebo Iwas parents spent a lot of money to buy his food. They finally went bankrupt. They had no other choice but to ask the villagers to help them provide the food. The villagers then worked together to cook and build a big house for Kebo Iwa. He was like a giant. He could not stay in his parents house anymore because of his big body. After a few months, the villagers also couldnt afford to cook him the food anymore. They then asked Kebo Iwa to cook his own food. The villagers just prepared the raw materials. Kebo Iwa agreed and as an expression of his gratitude to the villagers, he help built a dam, dug wells, and he also protected the villagers from animals and people who wanted to attack their village. It was easy task for him since he also had incredible strength. Meanwhile, the kingdom of Majapahit was planning to attack Bali. They knew about Kebo Iwa. And they also knew that they could not conquer Bali with Kebo Iwa there. Kebo Iwa was more powerful than they were. The Maha Patih of Majapahit then planned something. They were pretending to invite Kebo Iwa to Majapahit to help them dig some wells. They said that Majapahit was suffering from a long dry season and needed water. Kebo Iwa did not know the plan, so he went to Majapahit to help them. When Kebo Iwa was busy digging a well, the Majapahit troops covered the well. Kebo Iwa had difficulty in breathing and buried alive. He died inside the well. After the death of Kebo Iwa, Bali was conquered by Majapahit. Until now, people still remember Kebo Iwa because he had done a lot for Bali.
Loro Jonggrang
Long time ago, there was a kingdom named Prambanan. All the people of Prambanan lived peacefully. But then, Prambanan kingdom was attacked and occupied by the Pengging kingdom. Prambanan then was ruled by Bandung Bondowoso of Pengging kingdom. He was a mean king. He also had great supernatural power. His soldiers were not only humans, but also genies. The king of Prambanan had a beautiful daughter named Loro Jonggrang. Bandung Bondowoso fell in love with her and wanted to marry her. Youre very beautiful. Would you be my queen? asked Bandung Bondowoso. Loro Jonggrang was shocked. She didnt like Bandung Bondowoso because he was a mean person. She wanted to refuse, but she afraid that Bandung Bondowoso would be angry and endangered the people of Prambanan. Then, she came up with a plan. If you want to marry me, you have to build a thousand temples for me in just one night," said Loro Jonggrang. What? Thats impossible! said Bandung Bondowoso. But he did not give up. He consulted with his advisor. Your Majesty can asked the genies to help built the temples, said the advisor. So, Bandung Bondowoso summoned his entire genies soldier and commanded them to help him built a thousand temples. The genies worked in unbelievable speed. Meanwhile, Loro Jonggrang heard from her servant that the building of a thousand temples was almost finished. She was so worried. But again, she came up with a great idea. She asked all of her servants to help her. "Please prepare a lot of straw and mortar. Please hurry up!" said Loro Jonggrang. Burn the straw and make some noise pounding the mortar, quickly. All those servants did what Loro Jonggrang ordered them; burning straw and pounding the mortar, making the genies think that the sun is going to rise. Its already dawn. We have to go, said the leader of the genies to Bandung Bondowoso. All the genies immediately stopped their work and ran for cover from the sun, which they afraid of. They didnt know that the light was from the fire that burning the straw, not from the sun. Bandung Bondowoso cant stop the genies from leaving. He was angry. He knew Loro Jonggrang had just tricked him. "You cannot fool me, Loro Jonggrang. I already have 999 temples. I just need one more temple. Now, I will make you the one-thousandth temple." He pointed his finger to Loro Jonggrang and said some mantras. Magically, Loro Jonggrangs body turned into stone. Until now, the temple is still standing in Prambanan area, Central Java. And the temple is called Loro Jonggrang temple.
Manik Angkeran
A long time ago, lived a rich man named Begawan Sidi Mantra. He was very famous for his kindness and also for his supernatural power. He had a son named Manik Angkeran who liked to gamble. Because of Manik Angkerans bad habit, his father soon bankrupt. Begawan Sidi Mantra had spent all of his money to pay his sons debts. But, Manik Angkeran still liked to gamble and he still owed some people a lot of money. Begawan Sidi Mantra wanted to help his son to pay the remaining debts. He meditated for days, and finally he got a clue from the gods to go to Agung Mountain. He went to the mountain. There, he met with a dragon named Naga Besukih. It is said that Naga Besukih could provide gold and jewelries to those who could say a certain prayer and ring the sacred bell. Fortunately, Begawan Sidi Mantra had the bell, and he also knew the prayer from his meditation. My name is Sidi Mantra. I have a problem. My son likes to gamble. Ive spent all of my money to pay his debts, but its still not enough. I came here to ask for your help, explained Begawan Sidi Mantra after he met with Naga Besukih. Ill help you, but you have to advise your son so he would not gamble again, said Naga Besukih. The dragon then shakes his body and cause some of his scales fall of. Magically, the scales turn into gold and diamonds. Begawan Sidi Mantra took the gold and diamonds and return home. He paid all the remaining debt and advised his son about his gambling habit. Manik Angkeran promised to stop gambling, but soon he broke the promise. Bagawan Sidi Mantra had to go to the dragon for help once again. What brought you here again? asked Naga Besukih. Im very sorry, Naga Besukih. My son had disappointed me; he broke his promise to me. I beg for your help once again, said Begawan Sidi Mantra to the dragon. Ill help you, but this is the last time, said Naga Besukih. Begawan Sidi Mantra once again paid Manik Angkerans debts and advised him not to gamble again. Manik Angkeran promised and soon he broke his promise again. This time, Begawan Sidi Mantra didnt want to help him anymore. He was too ashamed to meet with the dragon. Manik Angkeran knew that his father got the jewelries from the dragon. So, he stole his fathers sacred bell and went to Agung Mountain. After he arrived, Manik Angkeran rang the bell. Naga Besukih heard the bell but theres no prayer. He decided to see who was calling him. Hey, Manik Angkeran. What are you doing here with your fathers bell? Did you steal it? asked Naga Besukih angrily when he saw Manik Angkeran. Please help me, Naga Besukih. I really need the money to pay my debts. Those people would kill me if I dont pay them in time. Please, I beg for your mercy, said Manik Angkeran to the dragon. Okay, Ill help you. But this is the last time, and you have to promise to stop gambling, Naga Besukih then give him the jewelries. But suddenly, Manik Angkeran had a bad idea. He wanted to kill the dragon and take all the jewelries. So he drew his keris and attacked Naga Besukih. He managed to cut the dragons tail, but he was no match for Naga Besukih. With his great power, Naga Besukih burned Manik Angkeran and killed him instantly. In his home, Begawan Sidi Mantra couldnt find his sacred bell. He knew that his son had stolen it, so he went to Agung Mountain. He was so sad when he found out what happened in the mountain. Im very sorry, Naga Besukih. But he was my only son. I beg you, please bring him back to life, Begawan Sidi Mantra begged the dragon for mercy. Naga Besukih agreed with one condition, Manik
Angkeran had to stay at Agung Mountain. Naga Besukih said some prayer and after few moments, Manik Angkeran lived again. Begawan Sidi Mantra then used a stick to make a big line between them on the ground. From the line, water flowed. Soon it became a river. Finally it became a strait. It separated Java and Bali. People then named the strait as Bali Strait.
The Golden Watermelon Long time ago, at the north area of West Kalimantan, lived a wealthy merchant. He had two sons. The older one is named Muzakir and the younger one is named Dermawan. The two brothers were so different in their attitudes. Muzakir had a very mean and greedy character. On the contradictory, Dermawan was a caring and kind person. He was not greedy and always tried to help those in needs. Before he passed away, the merchant divided all of his money equally to both of his sons. He did it so that both of his sons will not envious at each other. Muzakir then bought a big cash-box. He put his entire share inside the cash-box and locked it. When a poor came to Muzakirs house, he laughs at them instead of giving them something. If the poor dont want to leave, Muzakir would summon his servants to chase them away. Many of the poor in that area had heard about Muzakirs rude attitude, therefore they preferred to come to Dermawan. When Dermawan saw those peoples coming, he sincerely welcome them to his house and shared money with those who needed it. It was almost every day a poor came for his help that f inally he ran out of money. Dermawan then moved to a smaller house. He also worked as a foreman. His salary was not much, only enough to buy his own daily meals. But Dermawan was happy with his simple life. His elder brother laughed when he heard the news about Dermawan. He always thought that Dermawan was a fool to share his money with other people. He himself has just bought a large new house. There is no one who as stupid as my younger brother, he said. One day, when Dermawan was sitting and relaxing in his house yard, a sparrow suddenly fell off in front of him. The sparrow twittered in pain. Poor bird, did you broke your wing? He took the bird and examines its wings. Hes right. One of the sparrows wings is broken. Let me take care of you, he said. Dermawan bandaged the sparrows wing and then he took some rice to feed the poor bird. After some time, the bird gradually tamed and was no longer afraid to Dermawan. Few days later, its wings were completely healed. After a while, it flew to the sky. The following day, the sparrow came to visit Dermawan. It held a seed with its beak, and then it put the seed in front of Dermawan. It was an ordinary seed, but Dermawan accepted it with a big smile on his face. He then planted the seed in the back yard of his house. Three days later, the seed started to grow. It was a watermelon tree. Dermawan took good care of the tree. He thought the tree would bear many fruits since it was so blossomy. But, from all the flowers, only one turned to fruit. Day by day, the fruit grows bigger, bigger than any watermelon Dermawan ever see. Harvesting time finally came and he decided to take the wa termelon. Oh my God, it is so heavy, he uttered while trying hardly to carry it into the house to put on the table. He took a knife and started to cut the watermelon. Dermawan was shocked. Inside the watermelon is some kind of yellow sand. What could this be? Dermawan wondered. Then he realized that the strange yellow sand was actually a pile of pure golden sand. Holy God, its gold. Im rich, he danced happily. He heard bird twittered and he looked outside. He saw the sparrow on a tree. Thank you, he shouted. Thank you, he shouted again, and then the sparrow flew away. Dermawan then bought a big house with a very big garden the next day. All of the poor came to his house and were welcomed for meals. This time, Dermawan would not run out of money. He had so much money, and his fields produced plants with good fruits as well.
The news about Dermawans fortune was heard by Muzakir and made him envy. He went to Dermawan house, and Dermawan honestly told his brother about the sparrow. Muzakir immediately commanded his servants to find a bird with broken wings as he heard the story from his brother. A week passed, but Muzakirs servants still couldnt find such bird. He was so angry and even couldnt sleep during the nights. The next day, he asked one of his servants to catch a bird using chopsticks. Of course, the chopsticks hurt the bird and broke its wings. Muzakir then pretended to pity the bird and took care of it. Days passed and the bird was completely healed and let to fly. The following day, the bird came back to Muzakir and brought a seed for him. He was very happy. I will be very rich soon, even richer than Dermawan, he said to himself. Muzakir planted the seed at the back yard of his house and it grew to a fine watermelon tree after several days. It also bore only one fruit, which was much bigger than that once owned by Dermawan. As the harvesting time approached, Muzakir asked his servants to take the fruit into his house. He couldnt wait to find a pile of golden sand inside. He cut the water melon himself and was very shocked when black mud mixed with dirt flushed out to his face. It smelled very bad. Muzakirs clothes and also the room were terribly dirty because of it. He ran to the street because he couldnt stand the rotten smell from the watermelon. All the people on the street laughed at him for what they saw.
The king decided to marry Dewi Mutiara. He had a son from her. Dewi Mutiara wanted hor son to became a king in the future. She asked the King to send his daughter away. The King did not agree. Dewi Mutiara called a black wizard tor curse Kadita. She wanted kaditas beautiful body full of ulcer. Then, Kaditas body was full of ulcer. It smelled bad. The beautiful princess cried.
The King was very sad. No one could cure the illness of his daughter. The King did not want her daughter to be a rumour, so he sent his daughter away.
The poor princess did not know where to go. However, she had a noble heart. She did not have any bad feelings about her stepmother. She walked for almost seven days and seven nights. Then, she came to the south Ocean. The ocean was so clean and clear. She jumped into the water and swam.
Suddenly, there was a miracle. The ocean water cured her illness. She became more beautiful than before. She also had a power to command the whole South Ocean. She became a fairy called Nyi Roro Kidul or the Queen of South Ocean.
Sampuraga was shocked to hear that familiar voice. OhIt`s not possible, he thought while looking for the source of the voice among the crowded. But then he saw an old woman ran to him. Sampuraga, my son! Im your mother! said the old woman while she tried to embrace Sampuraga. But Sampuraga was so embarrassed to see his own mother. His face turned red. Hey, old woman! Don`t pretend to be my mother! I have no mother like you! Go away from here now! Dont disturb my party! he shouted with angry tone. His mother was startled to see Sampuragas reaction. Raga Sampuraga. Im your mother. How could you forget your own mother? she started to cry. No!! You`re not my Mother! Shes already dead! Guard, take this old woman out of here! Sampuraga ordered his guard. His heart had totally hardened until he denied and chased away his own mother. All of the guests only kept on silence, no one dared to mediate them. The old woman then was dragged by two guards out of the party. While still crying, she prayed, Dear GodIf he were truly my son, Sampuraga, please give him a punishment for disavowing me. Suddenly, the sky turned dark, covered by thick cloud. The rain fell down followed by thunderstorm. All of the guests tried to ran away, but they couldnt escape the storm. Just in a short time, no one was safe, including Sampuraga and his wife. On the next days, that place turned into a hot pond surrounded by limestone whose shape were the same as buffalos. There were also two heaps of sand and colorful mud that looked like the food offered on Sampuraga`s wedding party. People later call it Kolam Sampuraga or Pond Sampuraga.
Timun Emas
Long time ago, lived an old women named Mbok Sirni. She lived by herself because her husband had long passed away and she had no children. Every day, she prayed so God would give her a child. One night, when she was praying, a giant passed her house and heard her pray. I can give you a child on one condition, the giant said to Mbok Sirni, You must give the child back to me when it is six years old. Mbok Sirni was so happy; she did not think about the risk of losing the child later and agreed to take the giants offer. The giant then gave her a bunch of cucumber seeds. Plant it around your house. The giant then left without saying anything else. In the morning, Mbok Sirni planted the seeds. The seeds grew within mere days, and blossomed plentifully.Not longer after that, a big golden cucumber grew from plants. Carefully, Mbok Sirni plucked the golden cucumber and carried it home. With caution and care, she sliced the cucumber. She was very surprised to see a beautiful baby girl inside the cucumber. She then named the baby Timun Emas (it means Golden Cucumber). Years passed by and Timun Emas has grew to become a lovely and beautiful little girl. She was also smart and kind. Mbok Sirni loved her very much. But she kept thinking about the time the giant would take Timun Emas away from her. One night, Mbok Sirni had a dream. In order to save Timun Emas from the giant, she had to meet the holy man who lived in Mount Gundul. The next morning, Mbok Sirni took leave of Timun Emas to go to Mount Gundul. The holy man then gave her four little bags, each one containing cucumber seeds, needles, salt, and shrimp paste. Timun Emas can use these to protect herself, said the holy man to Mbok Sirni. A few days later, the giant came to see Mbok Sirni about her promise. Mbok Sirni! Where is Timun Emas? shouted the giant. "My daughter, take these bag with you. It can save you from the giant. Now, run through the back door," said Mbok Sirni. But the giant saw Timun Emas running to the woods. The giant was angry. Starved and enraged, he rushed toward Timun Emas. Mbok Sirni tried to stop him, but the giant was unstoppable. The giant was getting closer and closer, so Timun Emas opened the first bag she got from Mbok Sirni. Inside the bag were cucumber seeds. She threw the seeds, and instantly they grew into large cucumber field. But the giant ate them all, giving him more strength. As the giant was getting close, Timun Emas took the second bag with needles inside and spilled the content behind her. The needles turned into bamboo trees, sharp and thorny. The giants body was scratched and bled. Aaargh, Ill get you, Timun Emas! shouted the giant as he tried to get himself out from the bamboo field. He made it and still chasing Timun Emas. Timun Emas then reached the third bag and spilled the salt inside. The ground which the salt touched turned into a deep sea. The giant almost drown and had to swim to cross the sea. After some time, he managed to get out from the water. Timun Emas saw the giant coming, so she reached for the last bag. She took the shrimp paste and threw it. The shrimp paste became a big swamp of boiling mud. The giant was trapped in the middle of the swamp. The mud slowly but surely drowned him. Helpless, he roared out, Help! Heeeeelp! Then the giant drown and died. Timun Mas then immediately went home. Since then, Timun Emas and Mbok Sirni live happily ever after.
Intobu tried to row his sampan closer to the bagga, but suddenly theres a big waves in the sea. Intobus sampan was hit by the waves and almost drowned. Help Help me Impalak, help! Intobu was shouting, asking help from his son. But Impalak ignored his father. He even turned his bagga into the opposite direction from Intobus sampan. Intobus heart was broken to see his sons ignorance. His felling is mixed with sadness and anger. He looked into the sky and prayed, Oh, God. Please hear my prayer. I curse that rebellious sons bagga into stone. Not long after Intobu said the prayer, a storm came and struck Impalaks bagga. The wind blew so hard, pushing the bagga to the shore. Suddenly, the bagga and Impalak turned into stone. The stone still exist until now. People called it Batu Bagga (Bagga Stone).
Nai Manggale
Once upon a time in Tapanuli, lived a famous sculptor named Datu Panggana. When he got an order, he went to the forest to look for the most suitable wood and carved it according to the order. One day, he got an inspiration to carve a wood he found. He worked all day in his workshop to carve the wood into a statue of a beautiful woman. Then, he put the statue in front of his house. Later, a young merchant passed by and saw the statue. His name was Bao Partigatiga. He was very impressed by the beauty of the statue. He then put beautiful clothes and jewelries on the statue. Its so beautiful, he said to himself proudly. The statue looked like a real human. Then he left Datu Pangganas house. After that, a priest named Datu Partoar and his wife passed by. They were also impressed by the beauty of the statue. "I want to pray to God to make her live like a real human. I want to make her as our daughter," said Datu Partoar to his wife. The couple didnt have any children yet. The statue changed into a very beautiful girl. Datu Partoar and his wife then took the girl home. They named her Nai Manggale. The news about Nai Manggales beauty spread throughout the village. All the villagers came t o Datu Partoars house to see Nai Manggale. Among them were Datu Panggana and Bao Partigatiga. Nai Manggale honestly told the villagers that she was actually a statue which became a living woman by the grace of God. Datu Panggana went after Datu Partoar to claim his own creation and Bao Partigatiga also claimed his right for the living statue. It was me who carved her from a wood. So, she is mine, said Datu Panggana. She is wearing my clothes and jewelries. So, she should go with me, said Bao Partigatiga. "Remember, I am the one who made her live like a human. So, she stays here," Datu Partoar also join in the argument. Those three men were arguing. They claimed to have the rights of Nai Manggale. To calm them, an elderly of the village gave a solution. His name was Aji Bahir. "You all can have her and have a relationship with her. Datu Panggana, youre her uncle. Bao Partigatiga, youre her brother. And Datu Partoar, youre her father." The three men accepted Aji Bahir's advice. And they were happy becau se now they were related.
Telaga Warna
Long time ago there was a kingdom in West Java. The kingdom was ruled by a king called Prabu. He was a kind and wise king. Under Prabus leadership, the kingdom grew into a prosperous kingdom. Theres no hunger in the kingdom. Everybody in the kingdom loved their king. But, theres one problem. The king and his queen hadnt got any children. It made the couple very sad. That was why Prabu decided to go to the jungle. There, he meditated and prayed to God. Everyday he begged for a child. His dream finally came true. A few months later, the queen got pregnant. All people in the kingdom felt very happy. They sent many presents to the palace to express their happiness. Nine months later a baby girl was born. The baby grew as a beautiful teenager then. Prabu and his queen loved their daughter so much. They gave what ever she wanted. It made the princess grew into a spoiled girl. When her wish couldnt be fulfilled, she would be very angry. She even said bad things often. Even though the princess behaved badly, her parents still loved her, and so did the people in the kingdom. Time passed and the princess grew more beautiful. In a few days, the princess would be seventeen years old. Thats why people of that kingdom brought many presents for her. They bring gold and beautiful jewelries. Prabu collected the presents. Then Prabu stored them in a special room. Some times he would take them to give to his people who needed it. Prabu only took a few gold and jewels. Then he brought them to a goldsmith. Please make a necklace for my daughter, said Prabu. My pleasure, Your Majesty, the goldsmith replied. The goldsmith worked with all his heart and his ability. He wanted to create the most beautiful necklace for the princess. The birthday came. People gathered in the palace field. Then Prabu and the queen appeared. They waved to their beloved people. Cheers were loud and louder when the princess appeared. Everybody admired her beauty. Prabu got up from his chair and took a small pillow. A beautiful necklace was on the pillow. Prabu took that necklace. My beloved daughter, today I give this necklace to you. This necklace is a gift from people in this country. They love you so much. They presented it for you to express their happiness, because you have growing to a woman, said Prabu. The princess accepted the necklace. She looked at the necklace in a glance. I dont want this necklace! Its ugly! shouted the princess as she threw the necklace away. The necklace hit the floor and was broken. The gold and jewels were spread out on the floor. No body dared to speak. They never thought that their beloved princess would do such a cruel thing. In their silence, people heard the queen crying. Every woman felt sad and began crying too. Then everybody was crying. Suddenly, from the middle of the field, a spring emerged. It quickly became a pool. The palace was getting flooded. Soon the place became a big lake. Nowadays the water on that lake is not as full as before. There is only a small lake now. People called the lake Telaga Warna (it means lake of colour). On a bright day, the lake is full of colour. These colors come from the reflections of forest, plants, flowers, and sky around the lake. But some people said that the colours are from the princess necklace, which spreads at the bottom of the lake.
Banyuwangi
Long time ago Banyuwangi was called Blambangan. It was a kingdom under a wise king who had a handsome and smart son. Raden Banterang was his name. He liked hunting very much. He often went to forest around Blambangan to hunt for animals. One day when he was in a forest he saw a deer. He chased it and the deer ran deeper into the forest. His horse was so good and strong that he left his guards behind. Unfortunately he lost the deer. As he took a rest under a big banyan tree suddenly a lovely lady appeared in front of him. Raden Banterang was very surprised to see a beautiful girl alone in the forest. He was suspicious that she was not a human being. So he asked her. 'Excuse me lovely lady, do you live around here?' 'No, I don't. I'm from Klungkung, Bali. My name is Surati. I'm a princess, the daughter of the king of Klungkung. I need your help', 'I will gladly help you, but please tell me what your problem is' 'I'm in danger. There was a rebellion in Klungkung. The rebel killed my father but I could escape. My guards took me here but I lose them. Now I'm alone. I don't know where to go. I have no relative here. Please help me' 'You are coming to the right person. I'm prince Banterang from the kingdom of Blambangan. I will protect you. Please come with me.' Then Raden Banterang took Surati home. He fell in love with her and then several months later he married her. One day when Surati was in the street he met a man. The man called him. 'Surati, Surati' She was surprised to realize that the man was her brother Rupaksa. Rupaksa told her that it was Raden Banterang who killed their father. He came to Blambangan to take revenge and asked surati to join him. Surati was shocked but she refused to join. 'I'm really shocked to hear the news. But I'm not sure. Raden Banterang is now my husband. He's very kind to me. He never hurts me. He's protecting me. As a good wife I will never betray him. It is my duty to serve him.' 'But he killed our father'. 'It is hard for me to believe it. When I met him he was here, not in Klungkung' Rupaksa was disappointed with her sister. He was also very angry to her. 'OK then. I have to go now. But please keep my head dress. Put it under your pillow Rupaksa gave his head dress to his sister Surati. To respect her older brother Surati put it under her pillow. Several days later Raden Banterang was hunting in a forest when he met a man that looked like a priest. The man greeted him politely. Then he said something. 'Your life is in danger. Someone has an evil intention to you' 'Who is he?' "Your wife Surati' "Surati? How do you know?', 'I am a priest. I have clear spiritual vision. I just want to save you. Search her room. If you find a head dress under her pillow then my words are correct. It is from a man who will help her kill you' 'Thank you your Holiness' Raden Banterang was shocked. He was very angry to his wife then he immediately went home. When he got to the palace he immediately searched Surati's bed room. As he found the head dress under her pillow he was sure that the priest was right. 'You are unfaithful wife. I know that you want me dead. This is the evidence. This is from a man who will help you kill me. Tell me who he is' Surati was shocked and cried 'It is my brother's head dress. I met him several days ago when you went hunting. He gave me his head dress and told me to put it under my pillow. So I put it there to respect him. It is him who want to kill you, not me' But Raden Banterang did not trust her. He gave her a death sentence. He took his wife to a river bank as he would stab his wife and throw her body into the river.'Before I die, let me say a few words' 'Please do' 'After I die, just throw my body into the river. If the water become dirty and smelly, it means that I am guilty. But if the water become clear and fragrance come out of it, it means that I am innocence'.
Then as Raden Banterang would stab her wife with a kris Surati threw herself into the river. Amazingly the water became clear and fragrance came out of it. Surati was innocent! Raden Banterang regretted his emotional behavior. Since then on he changed the name of his kingdom into Banyuwangi. Banyu means water and Wangi menas fragrance.