Nama: Najwa Fauliza

Kelas: IX-A

The Folklore of Lake Toba

In Sumatra, there lived a farmer who was very diligent at work. He lived alone. Every day he
worked tirelessly working on the fields and looking for fish. This is done to meet his daily needs.

One day the farmer went to the river near where he lived, he intended to find fish for his side
dish today. Armed only with a hook, bait and fish holder, he headed straight to the river. Once
when he got in the river, the farmer immediately threw the hook. While waiting for his hook to
be eaten by fish, the farmer prayed, "Oh, God, I hope I get lots of fish today". A few moments
after praying, the hook that he had thrown appeared to be wobbling. He immediately pulled
the hook. The farmer was very happy, because the fish he got was very large and very beautiful.

After watching the fish for a while, the farmer was very surprised. It turned out that the fish he
caught could speak. "Please don't eat it sir !! Let me live, ”cried the fish. Without asking many
questions, the fish he caught was immediately returned to the water again. After returning the
fish to the water, the farmer was even more surprised, because suddenly the fish turned into a
very beautiful woman.

"Don't be afraid sir, I won't hurt you", said the fish. "Who are you? Aren't you a fish? Asked the
farmer. "I am a princess who is cursed, for breaking the rules of the kingdom," replied the
woman. "Thank you for freeing me from that curse, and in return I am willing to make you your
wife", said the woman. The farmer agreed. So they become husband and wife. However, there
is one promise that has been agreed upon, that they may not tell the origin of the Princess from
a fish. If that promise is broken, there will be catastrophe.

After some time they were married, finally the happiness of the farmer and his wife increased,
because the farmer's wife gave birth to a baby boy. Their son grew up to be very handsome and
strong, but there was a habit that surprised everyone. The child is always hungry, and never
feels full. He devoured all the food rations without remaining.

Until one day the farmer's son got an assignment from his mother to deliver food and drinks to
the rice fields where his father was working. But his job was not fulfilled. All the food that was
supposed to be for his father was devoured, and after that he fell asleep in a hut. The farmer is
waiting for his son to arrive, holding his thirst and hunger. Because he could not stand hunger,
he immediately returned home. On the way home, the farmer saw his son sleeping in the hut.
The farmer immediately woke him up. "Hey, wake up !, shouted the farmer.
After his son woke up, the farmer immediately asked his food. "Where's the food for dad?"
Asked the farmer. "I've finished eating", replied the child. With a high tone the farmer
immediately scolded his son. “Children don't know how lucky! Don't know yourself! You fish,
"cursed the farmer without realizing that he had uttered the word of taboo from his wife

After the farmer said these words, immediately his son and wife disappeared without a trace or
trace. From the marks of his footsteps, suddenly very heavy water gushed out. The water
overflowed so high and wide that it formed a lake. And finally formed a lakelake was finally
known as Lake Toba