Golden Snail ( Keong Mas )

Once Upon a time. There lived a king named Kertamarta. He led a kingdom that was very
beautiful and majestic, the kingdom was the kingdom of Daha. King of Kertamarta had two
beautiful daughters, Dewi Galuh and Candra Kirana. They were very happy and well-off.

One day, there came a handsome prince from the kingdom of Kahuripan. The prince was
named Raden Inu Kertapati. The arrival of the Prince to the kingdom of Daha was to apply for
one of the King’s daughters, namely Candra Kirana. Prince’s arrival and intentions were
welcomed by King of Kertamarta. Princess Candra Kirana also accepted the application of
Prince Raden Inu Kertapati.

Because the engagement was to make Dewi Galuh feel very jealous. She put his heart on
Raden Inu Kertapati and felt she was the one who was more suitable to be his fiance. From
feeling iris then developing into feelings of hatred. Dewi Galuh began planning to get rid of
Candra Kirana from the kingdom.

One day, Princess Dewi Galuh secretly went to see an evil witch. She asked for help from
the witch to conjure Candra Kiran into something disgusting and Prince Raden Inu stayed away
from him. She also hoped to become Candra Kirana’s successor as his fiance.

The witch also agreed to the request of Dewi Galuh. However, Magicians couldn’t enter
the palace because it would cause a suspicion. Finally, Dewi Galu had a strategy to slander
Candra Kirana, so she was expelled from the kingdom. Candra Kirana left the kingdom feeling
sad. In the middle of the journey, she met with the evil witch and conjured Candra Kirana into
the Golden Snail. After successfully conjuring Candra Kirana, the witch threw it into the river
directly.

“Your curse will disappear if you can meet your fiance Prince Raden Inu.”

One day, a grandmother was looking for fish using nets. Finally, Golden Snail was
involved in the net. Seeing how beautiful the snail that she got. The grandmother immediately
took him home and kept the snail in a jar. The grandmother maintained the snail well and fed, so
as not to die.

The next day, grandma returned to the river to look for fish. However, nothing she got.
Because it had been too long but didn’t get results. She immediately decided to go home.When
grandma was back home. She was very surprised. She saw a very tasty meal already available on
her desk. She was very surprised and wondered who had made this food.

Every day similar events continue to occur. Feeling curious, the grandmother decided to
pretend to go to the sea. Actually, she wanted to know and to peek who had made food.The
grandmother was very surprised. Seeing the snail that she kept in a jar turned into a beautiful
girl. The beautiful girl immediately prepared food on the table. Because of his curiosity, the
grandmother immediately approached the beautiful girl.
“Who are you, beautiful princess? And where are you from? ” Grandma asked.

The snail that turned into its original form, Candra Kirana. Very surprised to see the
sudden arrival of grandma. Finally, Candra Kirana explained who she really was. And told why
she turned into Golden Snail. After explaining to the grandmother, Candra Kirana again changed
form to Golden Snail.

Meanwhile, Prince Raden Inu looked for Princess Candra Kirana who suddenly
disappeared somewhere. However, he could not get news from Candra Kirana. Prince Raden Inu
found that he was very sure that Chandra Kirana was still alive. Because that belief made Raden
Inu not stop looking. He also promised, would not return to the kingdom before finding his
fiance, Candra Kirana.

Finally, the evil witch knew that Prince Raden Inu Kertapti was looking for Candra
Kirana. She looked for ways that the Prince could not find Candra Kirana. She also disguised
himself as a crow.On the way, Raden Inu Kertapti was shocked by a crow who could talk. The
crow knew its purpose. Prince, who felt happy and thought that the bird knew where Candra
Kirana is. He also followed the instructions which were given by a crow. Even though the road
instructions were wrong.

Raden Inu began to get confused with the instructions were given by a crow. On the way,
he met an old grandfather who was starving. He immediately gave food. Apparently, the
grandfather was powerful and helped Raden Inu from a crow. Grandpa hit a crow with his wand
and suddenly a crow turned into smoke.

The grandfather gave directions. Prince Raden Inu Kertapati was in a hurry towards
Dadapan Village. For days, he traveled. However, in the middle of the journey, the lunch had run
out. He felt very thirsty. he also saw a house and immediately headed to the house. He intended
to ask for a glass of water. But instead of just the water, he got but Candra Kirana who he was
looking for. He saw his fiance from the window cooking.

Finally, Prince Raden Inu Kertapti could find Candra Kirana. He felt very happy.
Likewise with Candra Kirana who managed to eliminate the curse, when meeting her fiance.
Candra Kirana was a beautiful girl.Raden Inu Kertapti immediately brought Candra Kirana to the
kingdom of Daha. He also invited Grandma who had helped him. Candra Kirana also explained
Dewi Galu’s actions so far to the King. Finally, the crime of Dewi Galu was exposed.

Dewi Galuh was punished for his actions. However, because she felt afraid of
punishment. She fled to the forest. While the king apologized to Candra.Finally, Prince Raden
Inu Kertapti and Candra Kirana decided to get married. They live happily.

The End