The Legend of Toba

Lake
Once upon a time in North Sumatra lived a young man named Toba. He lived in a simple
hut in a farming field. He did some gardening and fishing for his dailylife.
One day, while Toba was do fishing, he caught a big golden fish in his trap. It was the
biggest catch which he ever had in his life
Surprisingly, this fish turned into a beautiful princess. He felt in love with her and
proposed her to be his wife. She said; “Yes, but you have to promise not to tell anyone
about the secret that I was once a fish, otherwise there will be a hugedisaster”.
The man made the deal and they got married, lived happily and had a son named
Samosir.
Samosir become stubborn, lazy and mischievous kid because they too spoilhim
One day, when Samosir would help bringing lunch to his father in the fields. He ate his
father lunch until it is remaining few, and When Toba opened his lunchbox he is surprise it
is empty, nothing left in there.
Toba felt really upset with his son. And, suddenly he said something rude that was
forbidden. “Your manner is like a little animal. It’s because your mother is a fish. So you
are like her. Go away from here!”
Toba didn’t realize that what he said was so rude. He was forbidden to tell about Samosir
mother’s origin.
Samosir sad and tell all to his mother. “Calm down, Samosir. Don’t cry anymore. Now, all
you have to do is climbed the highest tree and stayed there. There will be a huge flood
and this village will be sink and disappear.” Said mother.
Samosir went away and climbed the highest tree in the village.
Soon there was a big earthquake followed by non-stop pouring rain. The whole area got
flooded and became Toba Lake. She turned into a fish again and the man became the
island of Samosir.