The Story of Timun Emas - Indonesia folklore

THE STORY OF TIMUN EMAS

Long time ago in the island of Java, Indonesia, lived a couple of farmer. They had married for some years but they had no children. So they prayed to a monster called Buta Ijo to give them children. Buta Ijo was a ferocious and powerful monster. He granted their wish on one condition. When their children had grown up, they had to sacrifice them to Buta Ijo. He liked eating fresh meat of human being. The farmers agreed to his condition. Several months later the wife was pregnant.

She gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. They named her Timun Emas. The farmers were happy. Timun Emas was very healthy and a very smart girl. She was also very diligent. When she was a teenager Buta Ijo came to their house. Timun Emas was frightened so she ran away to hide. The farmers then told Buta Ijo that Timun Emas was still a child. They asked him to postpone. Buta Ijo agreed. He promised to come again. The following year Buta Ijo came again. But again and again their parents said that Timun Emas was still a child.

When the third time Buta Ijo came their parents had prepared something for him. They gave Timun Emas several bamboo needles, seeds of cucumber, dressing and salt.

‘Timun, take these things’

‘What are these things?’

‘These are your weapons. Buta Ijo will chase you. He will eat you alive. So run as fast as you can. And if he will catch you spread this to the ground. Now go!’

Timun Emas was scared so she ran as quickly as she could. When Buta Ijo arrived she was far from home. He was very angry when he realized that his prey had left. So he ran to chase her. He had a sharp nose so he knew what direction his prey ran.

Timun Emas was just a girl while Buta Ijo was a monster so he could easily catch her up. When he was just several steps behind Timun Emas quickly spread the seeds of cucumber. In seconds they turned into many vines of cucumber. The exhausted Buta Ijo was very thirsty so he grabbed and ate them. When Buta Ijo was busy eating cucumber Timun Emas could run away.

But soon Buta Ijo realized and started running again. When he was just several steps behind Timun Emas threw her bamboo needles. Soon they turned into dense bamboo trees. Buta Ijo found it hard to pass. It took him some time to break the dense bamboo forest. Meanwhile Timun Emas could run farther.

Buta Ijo chased her again. When he almost catch her again and again Timun Emas threw her dressing. This time it turned into a lake. Buta Ijo was busy to save himself so Timun Emas ran way. But Buta Ijo could overcome it and continued chasing her.

Finally when Timun Emas was almost caught she threw her salt. Soon the land where Buta Ijo stood turned into ocean. Buta Ijo was drowned and died instantly.

Timun Emas was thankful to god and came back to her home.

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Challenge

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Home advice website HomeTips.com started out in a backyard clubhouse. Seeking a quiet, woodsy spot for writing home improvement books, author Don Vandervort converted the bottom floor of his sons' two-story treehouse into a small office. He launched HomeTips.com from that office in 1997, essentially as an online portfolio to promote his books.

In the decade since, HomeTips has grown into a large and popular site, thanks to the authority Vandervort has developed and the volume of content he has collected and posted from his more than two dozen books, scores of magazine articles, and many television appearances on ABC and HGTV.

Challenge

Until about three years ago, HomeTips' main source of revenue came from writing, publishing, and licensing books and content to other companies, such as Sunset Books and Microsoft. This business expanded significantly after Vandervort moved to larger offices in Glendale, California, and assembled a team of editors, writers, and artists.

Though his book and content business was thriving, the website's meager revenue came from online sales of guides and reports. When a visitor requested one of these, Vandervort would email it to them and trust them to send three dollars. "At that time, I couldn't find a good system for these small transactions," he recalls. "It was an interesting way for us to stay in touch with our visitors' needs, but a money-losing proposition. We needed advertising for the web business to be viable." But the small editorial team was far too busy working at their core business of creating content to develop an advertising program.
Results

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HomeTips.com nails down big revenue with Google AdSense.Home advice website HomeTips.com started out in a backyard clubhouse. Seeking a quiet, woodsy spot for writing home improvement books, author Don Vandervort converted the bottom floor of his sons' two-story treehouse into a small office. He launched HomeTips.com from that office in 1997, essentially as an online portfolio to promote his books.In the decade since, HomeTips has grown into a large and popular site, thanks to the authority Vandervort has developed and the volume of content he has collected and posted from his more than two dozen books, scores of magazine articles, and many television appearances on ABC and HGTV.ChallengeUntil about three years ago, HomeTips' main source of revenue came from writing, publishing, and licensing books and content to other companies, such as Sunset Books and Microsoft. This business expanded significantly after Vandervort moved to larger offices in Glendale, California, and assembled a team of editors, writers, and artists.Though his book and content business was thriving, the website's meager revenue came from online sales of guides and reports. When a visitor requested one of these, Vandervort would email it to them and trust them to send three dollars. "At that time, I couldn't find a good system for these small transactions," he recalls. "It was an interesting way for us to stay in touch with our visitors' needs, but a money-losing proposition. We needed advertising for the web business to be viable." But the small editorial team was far too busy working at their core business of creating content to develop an advertising program.ResultsIn 2003, Vandervort heard about the Google AdSense program and thought it might be helpful for creating incremental revenue that could work for HomeTips. As he notes, "It took about 20 minutes to set it up - and that 20 minutes completely changed our business."He started by testing AdSense on a few pages. During the first week, he remembers that AdSense revenue paid for coffee; the second week, it paid for lunches. The model clearly worked, so he began expanding the program across the entire site. Now AdSense revenue pays for all salaries, overhead, and business development."Google's ability to deliver targeted ads is remarkable," says Vandervort. "In fact, because the ads are so relevant to the content on any given page, we believe that they are a very useful resource for our visitors. This is evidenced by the fact that, on many of our pages, more than 10 percent of our visitors click through to the advertisers for more information," he adds.HomeTips now sees more than 1 million online visitors each month. "Solid content is the secret to developing a following," says Vandervort. "If you write expert content with your visitor's needs in mind, the rest will follow."As the business has grown up, so have the sons whose backyard clubhouse Vandervort first commandeered for an office. Now they bring media experience to the business: Gabriel as a former writer/producer of shows for The History Channel and Christian as a cinematographer and film editor. HomeTips anticipates online video to be the next area of growth. "Nothing can show you how to do something as clearly and adeptly as a video," says Vandervort. "As we see the migration of advertising dollars from television to the web, we expect video content and advertising to do very well."The HomeTips team constantly tests site design, navigation, and ad optimization to improve both the user experience and the success of advertising. Vandervort points out the fact that channel reporting and Google Analytics are a big help in this effort. "These analytics help us zero in on where we're doing the best job and where we need to do more. As a result, our performance just keeps going up."

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Last offerings to My Mother // Love Story

Today is Saturday, the day I hate. This afternoon I had to go to a building called the annoying music school. Perhaps for most of my friends there, the place was really fun. Musical instruments played with a beautiful acoustic. They can choose their own instruments they wanted to learn.

But not for me. I hate the music, what more classical music, which had I listened every Saturday afternoon. Uh ... ... .... Saturate!

"Eva ... make haste to get ready, four hours later you are not a music school?" Admonished Mother from behind the door slightly open.

"Yes Mother .... In a minute I go!" I yelled from the room.

Yup, I was forced to obey the will of the Mother that I learned to play the violin in the building's annoying. I know Mother would be very disappointed in me if I refused. I still have enough heart to it. Mother was so obsessed with the violin. I do not wonder why. Mother used to love the violin. In fact, he often went outside the State to attend a concert or play the violin competition. But the Mother's dream because they have vanished once lost an arm because of an accident. So Mother vent all his dreams to me ..

"Eva ... .... Hurry up, lest you be late. Here, the violin you have prepared Mother "

I woke from my reverie. The clock struck 15:50. I also said goodbye to Mother, and flew with my favorite bike.

Fate took a fatherless only child who made the Virgin placed high hopes on me. I do not want to take the Mother wants, but it's not my world. However I have to say this at the Mother of one day.

******

That afternoon, when I came home after playing basketball with male friends I am, I found the house was so quiet. More quiet than usual.

"Where is Mother?" I thought to myself.

I saw the kitchen, Mother was there. Similarly in the reading room, the former first father's study. Mother did not appear there.
"Mother ... ... ... ... Eva's mother came home" I shouted. But there was no answer.

But finally I found Mother lying limply on the bed. Her face was pale, and she seemed in pain. I sat on the edge of the bed, and talk to Mother

"Mother, Mother why? What Mother sick? Come Mother, Eva driven to the doctor "

"Mother's okay honey, just a normal headache. Just a break, too, would heal, Mother was always like this "Mother said, smiling thinly.

I gently stroked her forehead Mother. I trim the hair of children who hung on her forehead was the most I love this. I will not force him. Because I know that Mother nature did not like being forced.

"Eva ..."

"Yes Mother"

"Learn to play the violin seriously, do not disappoint the Mother"

I just smiled, did not dare say yes.

"Mother is old, yes, ye also grown. Mother wanted to see Eva's success before Mother passed away "said Mother gently

"Mother, do not talk nonsense, Eva dear Mother"

"Mother is a shame as Eva ..." replied Mother

Our words just make me flinch. How could I achieve if I can not play even though only one song that has been taught? Would you later disappointed me Mother-in times at last? I felt guilty at the Mother.

Mother beside me was asleep. I looked at her lovingly. Faint lines are listed in the face indicate fatigue in his old age. Her hair had turned white. The more I love the Blessed Virgin.

I gently stroked her cheek. But suddenly I felt something was missing.

"Oh God, Mother! Wake up Mother! "I yelled in panic

I just realized, breath halting Mother. I immediately sought help from the neighbors. I cried on the way to the hospital. I'm afraid of the Blessed Virgin. I continue to pray that the Mother was given the opportunity to stay alive.

At the hospital, doctors and nurses passing in front of me. I pray constantly. I could not stem the tears. It all happened so fast.

After a long wait, a doctor met me and brought the news

"Your mother managed to save us. But there is one thing you should know "

"What's Doc?"

"Mother you have stage four brain cancer. And we predict, the rest of his life to stay one more year "

I flinched to hear it. It really shocked. Mother who was so dear will go away forever. I, an Eva that the people value this tomboyish crying all day because of this problem. Do not know what to do after the Mother of dead later.
*****

After that, I'm always trying to please the Mother. I did not tell Mother about the rest of her life soon. But Mother had apparently had a feeling.

Saturday afternoons are usually spent with languid, now changed. My more serious attempt to learn the violin. Understanding the song, and learn to love it. Also I tried to follow in selecting a player selection or election of representatives concert in a race school. Still ringing in my ears, the words of the Mother who wants me succeed. Particularly successful as a violinist.
A few months later, I managed to make the Mother's dream. I managed to win a national contest of classical music with my violin. Proud of it. Moreover, Mother, I can see deep joy in tears when I came home as champions.

This victory also brought me to go outside the State to compete in the world arena. Indeed, only this time I felt happy parents dream.

Not so long after my return to the Motherland with the title, Mother of the weaker state. Mother seemed to have no stronger hold that misery. I can only accompany the remains of his time.

"Eva ... thank you dear, you have become like what Mother please. Mother proud of you "Mother said quietly

I smiled. Mother's right hand I grabbed the still functioning, and hugged me affectionately.

"The next time Mother dead, so do not be sad child. Life still goes on. Live is your own, Eva. Eva independent child, is not it? "

I nodded slowly. Sad to hear Mother's voice is trembling.

"Only one message the Virgin. Do not stop playing the violin, Eva "

"Yes Mother, Eva promise. Mother will not disappoint. Eva will continue to play the violin "I replied in a hoarse voice, fought back tears.

"Our trust Mother Eva ... may listen to a song from the violin you, dear? As the first and last song of the Mother hear from you. "

I nodded, and went to take my violin. Then, I was standing near the bed Mother. Play a song my Mother's favorite. I played my violin with feeling. Feeling my gratitude to the Virgin.

Mother shed tears when he heard my game. She smiled sweetly, before finally closing her eyes when the song was not finished playing.

I was crying beside the body of the Mother. I can not cover up my sadness. But it's cool to see the smiling mother before she died. I hope my songs can bring her go to heaven. That is my prayer time.

Now I am living. Thanks to my record of achievement, first, I got a high school art scholarship in Germany. All the government needs covered. In Germany and I'm reunited with my life companion.

My plan to return to Indonesia one more week. I want to see relics of the Mother of the house which I have donated a library of art school who has upheld my name. I also want to visit Mother's grave not far from there. I'll play my violin in front of the dining Mother. To be happy to see me now Mother who came with daughter and grandson.

Princess Mandalika - Cerita rakyat from Nusa Tenggara Barat

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 Mandalika’s 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 didn’t want to make them sad. She also didn’t 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 Mandalika’s 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.

Lutung Kasarung - Indonesia Folklore

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 wasn’t 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 didn’t agree with her father’s decision. “It’s supposed to be me, Father. I’m 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 don’t?” Purbararang pouted. “You’ll 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 Purbararang’s future husband. “I’m 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 Purbasari’s body.

Before going to bed, Purbasari started to feel itch all over her body. She tried applying powder to her body, but it’s no use. Instead, the itching grew even worse. She didn’t want to scratch it, but she just couldn’t help it. In the next morning, there were scratch mark all over Purbasari’s body. “What happened to you?” asked Purbararang, pretending to be concerned. “I don’t 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. You’ve 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 didn’t 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 don’t confess, I’ll banish you to the woods.” Purbasari took a deep breath. “Like I said before, I didn’t do anything wrong. And I’d rather be thrown into the woods than to confess to a deed I didn’t 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 couldn’t do anything to defy her father’s 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 Purbasari’s 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 living 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. “You’ll find out, in time,” the monkey said. Purbasari didn’t 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. “I’m cured! I’m cured!” Purbasari shouted in joy. She quickly offered thanks to the gods and also to the monkey.

The news of Purbasari’s condition quickly spread to the kingdom, irritating 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 Purbasari’s 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 Purbasari’s hair was twice longer than Purbararang’s 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 didn’t have a future husband yet. So, without much thought, she pulled the black monkey beside her.
Purbararang and Indrajaya burst out, but their laughter didn’t last long. The monkey meditates and suddenly transformed into a very handsome young man, a lot more handsome than Indrajaya. “I’m 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 there’s 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 don’t 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

Dang Gedunai - Certia rakyat From Indonesia

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. “It’s cloudy outside. Rain will soon fall. Why don’t 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. It’s not yours. You should return it,” advised his mother. As always, Dang Gedunai ignored his mother’s 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 don’t know, Mother. Suddenly I feel very thirsty. My throat is like burning,” said Dang Gedunai. His mother then gave him a glass of water. It’s 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 dragon’s 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 I’m eating. But if the waves are calmed, then it means I’m sleeping,” said Dang Gedunai.

Then Dang Gedunai left his mother. He headed for the sea. His mother couldn’t do anything to stop him. She just cried. Until now fishermen don’t 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.

Folklore from Papua

Biwar and the Dragon

One day, the people from the village of Mimika were very busy. They prepared twelve boats and set off on a journey to find sago (traditional food of the people in the island of Papua). After three days, their boats were filled with sago. But on their way back to the village, they were attacked by a dragon. The dragon’s tail caused a big wave in the river. Most of the villagers were drown, but there’s a woman who managed to save herself. She was hanging to a tree log and finally arrives in a land.

The woman was the only survivor from the incident. She was pregnant. Her boat was broken so she couldn’t go back to the village. The woman then lived in the forest near the river. Later she gave birth to a son. She named her son Biwar. He grew up as a skillful hunter. He can make various weapons, set traps to catch animals, and provided sufficient food for both of them.

One day he brought some fish for their food. When his mother saw him bringing fish, she asked where Biwar got them. He said it was from the river. The mother was still afraid of the dragon, so she forbade Biwar to go near the river again. She also told him about his father and the villagers that were killed by the dragon, "Your father was killed by the dragon. I'm the only one survived from the incident. That's why we live alone here, Son."

Biwar then decided to hunt the dragon so that he and his mother could go back to the village. He set traps near the river. Then he made some noise by playing the tifa (traditional drums). Attracted by the noise, the dragon came to Biwar. When the dragon started to attack, Biwar pulled the rope that linked to his traps, releasing spears that hit the dragon’s head directly. The dragon died instantly.

Biwar then came to his mother and told her about the death of the dragon. The next day, he built a boat and set sail to return to the village. When they arrived in the village, all the people were so happy to hear the news about the dragon’s death. Thanks to Biwar, they are not afraid to sail in the river anymore.

Folklore from Bali

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. That’s why people called him Kebo Iwa, it means uncle buffalo. Because of his eating habit, Kebo Iwa’s 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 couldn’t 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.

Folklore from Bali

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 Angkeran’s bad habit, his father soon bankrupt. Begawan Sidi Mantra had spent all of his money to pay his son‘s 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. I’ve spent all of my money to pay his debts, but it’s still not enough. I came here to ask for your help,” explained Begawan Sidi Mantra after he met with Naga Besukih. “I’ll 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. “I’m 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. “I’ll help you, but this is the last time,” said Naga Besukih.

Begawan Sidi Mantra once again paid Manik Angkeran’s debts and advised him not to gamble again. Manik Angkeran promised and soon he broke his promise again. This time, Begawan Sidi Mantra didn’t 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 father’s sacred bell and went to Agung Mountain. After he arrived, Manik Angkeran rang the bell. Naga Besukih heard the bell but there’s no prayer. He decided to see who was calling him. “Hey, Manik Angkeran. What are you doing here with your father’s 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 don’t pay them in time. Please, I beg for your mercy,” said Manik Angkeran to the dragon. “Okay, I’ll 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 dragon’s 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 couldn’t 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. “I’m 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.

Folklore from Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam

The PARAKEET KING

Once upon a time, there was a group of parakeets in the forest. The parakeets group was led by a king. One day, their peaceful life was threatened by a hunter who planned to catch and sell them in the market. The hunter put some glues around the parakeet’s nests to trap them. Some parakeets and the parakeet king were trapped on the glues that the hunter set up before. They had tried to release themselves from the trap, but their efforts resulted nothing. All of them cried for help, except their king. “Relax my friends! This glue is put by the hunter. He wants to catch us alive. If we die, he will not bring us with him. I suggest we all pretend to be dead when he comes to take us tomorrow. When the hunter releases us from this trap, he will checks whether we still alive or not. If he thinks we are dead, he will leave us here. Please wait for my counting to one hundred, and then we will fly together,” the parakeet king said calmly. All parakeets agreed with the idea, “Good idea. Tomorrow we will pretend to be dead to free ourselves from the hunter.”

The hunter came in the next morning, and released those parakeets one by one from the trap. Finding all of them had not breathed, the hunter was very upset. The parakeets were left unattended in the ground, and the hunter walked home. But suddenly, the hunter slipped and felt down. Surprised by the accident, the pretending parakeets flied and scattered to all directions without waiting for the king‘s counting. The hunter realized that the parakeets had deceived him. But then he saw one bird was still on the ground. It was the parakeet king who was still pretending to be dead. "Gotcha!" he seized the parakeet king. “I’ll kill you,” said the hunter in his anger. “Forgive me, sir! Please do not kill me! Please release me,” the parakeet king asked for mercy. But the hunter replied angrily, “I will not release you. Your friends and you have fooled me. But I’ll not kill you if you promise to entertain me,” the hunter said. “Okay, sir. I’ll chirp for you everyday,” said the parakeet king agreed.

The hunter then brought the parakeet king to his home. He put the parakeet in a cage. The parakeet king chirped melodiously everyday to please the hunter. “Wonderful voice, luckily I didn’t kill him,” said the hunter. The news about the beautiful voice of the parakeet king was heard by the king of Aceh. The king decided to invite the hunter to come to his palace. The king intended to buy the parakeet.

At first, the hunter refused to sell the parakeet. “Oh my Majesty, I do not intend to go up against your wish to have this bird, but it is hard for me to hand over him to you,” said the hunter. “I would like to buy him with high price,” replied the king. After thought the price offered by the king for a while, the hunter finally said, “Oh my Majesty, if you really intend to have the bird, I would gladly sell it to you.” The king was delighted to hear the hunter‘s answer, and quickly paid him the amount of the promised money.

At the palace, the parakeet king was put in a golden cage. He was given so many delicious foods, but he still felt imprisoned. He wished that he could back home to the forest and could fly freely with his parakeet fellow. His sorrow made him sick. He stopped singing at all. “Why does my beloved bird stop chirping? Is he sick?” the king asked the guard. “My Majesty, I do not know exactly the causes. I have provided him with many delicious foods and taken care of him carefully, but he still keeps silent,” replied the guard. The king was so sad hearing the guard‘s explanation.

Meanwhile, in his golden cage, the parakeet king began to think a way to escape. He came up with an idea. “I will pretend to be dead as I had ever done before,” he said to himself. In the next morning he began to do his plan and imagined could fly freely. The palace guard who saw the condition of the parakeet king came to the king to tell the bad news. The king was very sad hearing the news, because the parakeet‘s 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.

Folklore from Central Java

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 giant’s 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 giant’s body was scratched and bled. “Aaargh, I’ll 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.

Folklore from East Java

JAKA TARUB and NAWANG WULAN 

Jaka Tarub was a handsome and diligent young man. He lived in a village near a lake. One day, when Jaka Tarub passed the lake, he heard some giggles and laughs of some girls who were bathing in the lake. He was curious, so he peeped through the bushes. There were seven beautiful girls in the lake. They’re fairies from the heavenly kingdom of kahyangan. Jaka Tarub saw a scarf near the bushes. It belonged to one of the fairies. Jaka Tarub then took it and hid it.

Crack!!! Accidentally, Jaka Tarub stepped on a twig. “There’s someone!” said one of the fairies. “Let’s get back. Hurry!” she said. They pulled over and wear their scarf. “Where is my scarf?” one of the fairies couldn’t find her scarf. She was the youngest fairy called Nawang Wulan. They tried to search for it, but it was no where to be found. “We’re sorry, Wulan. We have to go back to kahyangan,” said the eldest fairy. “You’ll have to find it by yourself. We’ll wait for you in kahyangan,” she said in empathy. The other fairies then flew to the sky leaving Nawang Wulan behind. Nawang Wulan saw them leaving in tears. She was so sad.

“Excuse me …,” said Jaka Tarub, startling Nawang Wulan. “Are you okay?” he asked. Nawang Wulan moved backward, “Who are you?” she asked. “My name is Jaka Tarub. I was passing by and I heard you crying, so I came to see what happen,” Jaka Tarub lied. Nawang Wulan then told him about her problem. “I can’t fly without my scarf,” she said. Jaka Tarub then asked Nawang Wulan to come home with him. At first, Nawang Wulan refused the offer. But since she didn’t have anywhere else to go, Nawang Wulan then decided to follow Jaka Tarub.

Nawang Wulan stayed with Jaka Tarub in the village. A month passed, and they decided to get married. Nawang Wulan was willing to marry a human because she fell in love with Jaka Tarub. After a year, they had a beautiful daughter. They named her Kumalasari. They lived happily.

Jaka Tarub was also happy to live with Nawang Wulan and Kumalasari. Especially because he always got a lot of harvest since he married Nawang Wulan. He couldn’t even keep all of his harvest in the barn because it was always full. “It’s so weird. Nawang Wulan cooked everyday, but why is my barn always full,” Jaka Tarub mumbled to himself. He was so curious. One day, Jaka Tarub stayed at home. “I want to stay home today. I’d like to play with Kumalasari,” he said to his wife. “Well, I’ll go to the river to wash the clothes. Please keep an eye on Kumalasari,” asked Nawang Wulan. “I’m cooking rice now. Please do not open the pan cover before it’s done,” she said just before she left. “Could this be the secret?” Jaka Tarub thought. After Nawang Wulan left, he curiously opened the pan cover. He found only one single paddy. “How come?” he wondered.

Before lunch, Nawang Wulan came home. She headed to the kitchen to see the rice she had cooked. She found that the rice turned into only a few grains. “Did you open the pan cover?” she asked her husband. “I… I’m sorry. I was curious,” Jaka Tarub said as he realized his fault.

Ever since, Nawang Wulan had lost her power. She couldn’t cook rice with only a single paddy. Their paddy supply was slowly lessened. Their barn was almost empty. One day, Nawang Wulan went to the barn to get some paddy. When she took one of them, she found a scarf. “What’s this? This is my scarf,” said Nawang Wulan startled.

That night, Nawang Wulan asked her husband about the scarf. Jaka Tarub’s eyes widened, “You found it?” he asked. Jaka Tarub looked down and asked for her forgiveness. “Because I’ve found my scarf, it’s 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. I’ll 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. “I’ve forgiven you, so you don’t have to feel guilty. I must go now. Take care,” said Nawang Wulan as she flew to the bright full moon.

Sangkuriang - Folklore from West Java

SANGKURIANG

Long time ago in West Java, lived a beautiful girl named Dayang Sumbi. She was also smart and clever. Her beauty and intelligence made a prince from the heavenly kingdom of Kahyangan desire her as his wife. The prince asked permission from his father to marry Dayang Sumbi. People from Kahyangan could never live side by side with humans, but his father approved on one condition, when they had a child, the prince would transform into a dog. The prince accepted the condition.

They get married and lived happily in the woods until Dayang Sumbi gave birth to a baby boy. The prince then changed into a dog named Tumang. Their son is named Sangkuriang. He was very smart and handsome like his father. Everyday, he hunted animals and looked for fruits to eat. One day, when he was hunting, Sangkuriang accidentally killed Tumang. His arrow missed the deer he was targeting and hit Tumang instead. He went home and tells her mother about the dog. “What?” Dayang Sumbi was appalled. Driven by sadness and anger, she grabbed a weaving tool and hit Sangkuriang’s head with it. Dayang Sumbi was so sad; she didn’t pay any attention to Sangkuriang and started to cry.

Sangkuriang feel sad and also confused. How can his mother love a dog more than him? Sangkuriang then decided to go away from their home and went on a journey. In the morning, Dayang Sumbi finally stopped crying. She started to feel better, so she went to find Sangkuriang. But her son was no where to be found. She looked everywhere but still couldn’t find him. Finally, she went home with nothing. She was exhausted. She fell asleep, and in her dream, she meets her husband. “Dayang Sumbi, don’t be sad. Go look for my body in the woods and get the heart. Soak it with water, and use the water to bathe, and you will look young forever,” said the prince in her dream. After bathing with the water used to soak the dog’s heart, Dayang Sumbi looked more beautiful and even younger.

And time passed by. Sangkuriang on his journey stopped at a village and met and fell in love with a beautiful girl.He didn't realize that the village was his homeland and the beautiful girl was his own mother, Dayang Sumbi. Their love grew naturally and he asked the girl to marry him. One day, Sangkuriang was going on a hunt. He asked Dayang Sumbi to fix the turban on his head. Dayang Sumbi was startled when she saw a scar on his head at the same place where she, years ago, hit Sangkuriang on the head.

After the young man left, Dayang Sumbi prayed for guidance. After praying, she became convinced that the young man was indeed her missing son. She realized that she had to do something to prevent Sangkuriang from marrying her. But she did not wish to disappoint him by cancelling the wedding. So, although she agreed to marry Sangkuriang, she would do so only on the condition that he provides her with a lake and built a beautiful boat, all in one night.

Sangkuriang accepted this condition without a doubt. He had spent his youth studying magical arts. After the sun went down, Sangkuriang went to the hill. Then he called a group of genie to build a dam around Citarum River. Then, he commands the genies to cut down trees and build a boat. A few moments before dawn, Sangkuriang and his genie servants almost finished the boat.

Dayang Sumbi, who had been spying on him, realised that Sangkuriang would fulfill the condition she had set. Dayang Sumbi immediately woke all the women in the village and asked them to wave a long red scarf. All the women in the village were waving red scarf, making it look as if dawn was breaking. Deceived by false dawn, the cock crowed and farmers rose for the new day.

Sangkuriang’s genie servants immediately dropped their work and ran for cover from the sun, which they feared. Sangkuriang grew furious. With all his anger, he kicked the unfinished boat. The boat flew and landed on a valley. The boat then became a mountain, called Mount Tangkuban Perahu (Tangkuban means upturned or upside down, and Perahu means boat). With his power, he destroyed the dam. The water drained from the lake becoming a wide plain and nowadays became a city called Bandung.

Legend - The origin of Lake Toba ( English )

Legend - The origin of Lake Toba

In a village in the area of Sumatra, there lived a farmer. He was a farmer who diligently worked the farm, although not large. He can be sufficient from which his work was tireless. Actually he was old enough to marry, but he still chose to live alone. On a bright morning, the farmer on the river fishing. "Hopefully today I got a big fish," the farmer murmured to himself. Some time after kailnya cast, kailnya seen rocking. He immediately pulled kailnya. Farmers were cheered with joy after getting a big enough fish.

He was amazed to see the color of a beautiful fish scales. Fish scales golden yellow flushed. His eyes were round and prominent emit flashes of amazing. "Wait, I do not eat! I will agree with you if you did not eat me." Farmers are surprised to hear the voice of the fish. Since the shock, the fish they catch fell to the ground. Then do not how long, the fish was transformed into a beautiful girl. "I Bermimpikah?," Muttered the farmer.

"Do not worry sir, I am also human being like you. I am deeply indebted to you for having saved me from the curse of the Gods," she said. "My name is Princess, I do not mind to be your wife," said the girl as urgent. Farmers Itupun nodded. So they were a husband and wife. However, there is one promise that has been agreed, ie they should not be told that the origin of a fish Princess. If the promise is broken there will be a tremendous disaster.

Having reached the village, the villagers stirred see beautiful girls with these farmers. "He's probably an angel who fell from the sky," they muttered. Farmers felt very happy and peaceful. As a good husband, he continued to work to make a living by cultivating the fields and fields with a diligent and tenacious. Due diligence and tenacity, the farmer's life without shortcomings in his life. Many people are jealous, and they spread the bad suspicion that the business success of farmers dropped. "I know the farmer must maintain a ghost!" Someone said to her friend. It reached the ears of farmers and Princess. But they do not feel offended, even more diligent work.

A year later, happiness and wife Petan increases, because the farmer's wife gave birth to a baby boy. She was named Son. Their happiness does not make them forget themselves. Sons grow into a child's healthy and strong. He became a good boy but a little naughty. He has a habit of making surprise his parents, which is always hungry. Foods that should be eaten three of them can be eaten alone.

Over time, the Son always annoy his father. If asked to help parents work, she always refused. The farmer's wife always reminds farmers to be patient over their child's behavior. "Yes, I'll be patient, however he was our son!" The farmer said to his wife. "Thank God, Kanda thought that way. Kanda was a husband and good father," said daughter to her husband.

It said the man, that patience has limits. This is experienced by the farmer. One day, Son of the task of food and beverages delivered to the field where his father was working. But the Son does not fulfill his duty. Farmers wait for the arrival of her son, holding thirsty and hungry. He went straight home. See her son in playing ball. Farmers became angry as he grabbed his son's ear. "Children do not know diuntung! Not know myself! Elementary kids fish!," The farmer detraction unconsciously that taboo word.

After the farmers say the words, immediately lost his wife and daughter disappeared. Without a trace and trail. From the former stamping his feet, suddenly menyemburlah water was strong and growing fast. Village Farmer and all the surrounding villages submerged. Water flooding is very high and wide to form a lake. And eventually form a lake. The lake was eventually known as the Lake Toba. Meanwhile, a small island in the middle of the island called Samosir.

The origins of the lake Maninjau ( English )

The origins of the lake Maninjau


Maninjau Lake is a volcanic lake located in Tanjung Raya district, Agam regency, West Sumatra Province, Indonesia. Lake with an area of about 99.5 km2 with a depth reaching 495 meters is the eleventh largest lake in Indonesia, and the second largest in West Sumatra. According to the story, initially Maninjau Lake is an active volcano at the top there is a large crater. Because of human activity, the volcano erupted and formed a vast lake. What could cause the volcano erupted and turned into a lake? The story you can follow the story of Lake Maninjau ORIGIN following!

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Once, in an area in West Sumatra is a very active volcano named Mount View High. At its peak there is a large crater, and at his feet there are several villages. Its people prosper and prosper, because they are very diligent farming. In addition, the land around Mountain View is very fertile, as they often have a natural fertilizer in the form of mountain ash.

In one village at the foot of Mountain View's brothers lived ten people consisting of nine men and one woman. Ordinary citizens about their call Bujang Sembilan. These ten brothers are Kukuban, Kudun, Bayua, MALINTANG, Galapuang, Beam, Trunk, Imagine, and the youngest man named Kaciak. While their brother the youngest was a girl named Siti Rasani, nicknamed Sani. Both their parents died long ago, so Kukuban as the eldest son became the head of household. All decisions in his hand.

Tenth brothers lived in a house of their parents' heritage. To make ends meet, they worked on farms large enough legacy of their parents. They are very skilled at farming, because they diligently to help his father and mother when they were alive. In addition, they are also guided by their uncle named Datuk Limbatang, which they called Hang familiar.

Datuk Limbatang is a mamak in the village and has a son named edge. As a mamak, Datuk Limbatang have great responsibility to educate and watched the life of its citizens, including the nephew's tenth man. For that, every other day, he visited the house Kukuban brothers to teach them farming skills and various customs procedures for the area. Not infrequently Datuk Limbatang also took his wife and son to participate with him.

On one day, when Datuk Limbatang with his wife and visited the house edge Bujang Sembilan, Sani accidentally exchanged edge. Apparently, both boys and girls are equally placed liver. Edge Sani was invited to meet in a field on the riverbank. With hearts pounding, edge even express his feelings to Sani.

"It's been a long soak basil
It was only now going to expand
Has long kupendam love
It was only now seeing eyes "

"It has long been the embroider
Making slps wide
Old brother has captivated
To meet the chest thumping "

"Apparently perangaipun exquisite beauty
His life is like doing good
People praised the downstream and forth
Who saw the heart interested "

"Brother, Sani! You're pretty beautiful nan, nan good temper gentle. Will you be a lover Brother? "Asked edge.

The question made Sani heart skipped a beat. In his heart, he also likes to edge. So he responded with a string of rhymes.

"The fruit jackfruit from across the
Made delicious vegetable
I have long later brother
Only now can call "

"If the collapse of Melaka
The sign on my Java enforce
If you really Kanda said
Board and submit my life "

What a pleasure to hear answers from the edge of Sani. He was really happy because cintahnya intercepted.

So since then, edge and Sani love relationship. At first, they intend to hide their relationship. However, for fear of a cause of temptation, and both finally come clean to their families each. Knowing this, the family Sani edge and felt pleased and happy, because it can strengthen their family relationships. Since a relationship with Sani, edge often visited the house Bujang Sembilan. In fact, he often helped Bujang Sembilan working in the fields.

When harvest season arrives, all the villagers abundant results. To celebrate these successes, the traditional leaders and all residents agree to hold the event arena, the agility to play martial arts contest. The youth village welcomed the event. With a fiery passion, they immediately signed up to the steering committee. Do not miss and edge Kukuban also took part in the event.

On the appointed day, all participants gathered in a clearing. Audience cheering sound support their champion. A few moments later, the committee soon to hit the gong signal the ceremony began. Apparently, the first turn Kukuban performed with an opponent from neighboring villages. Seemed both facing each other in the middle of the arena to race each other agility. Whoever wins the fight, then he will fight the next participant. Apparently, Kukuban managed to beat his opponent. After that, the next participant one by one into the arena arena to fight Kukuban event, but not one was able to defeat him. The remaining one another participant who has not developed, namely the edge. Now, facing Kukuban match.

"Hi, edge! Go if you dare! "Kukuban challenged.

"Well, Bang! Be prepared to accept seranganku! "Replied directly attacking edge and Kukuban.

Then there was fierce fighting between the edge and Kukuban. Initially, the edge in offensive barrage toward Kububan, but all of his attacks can be dodged by Kukubun. A few moments later, things were reversed. Kukuban a back attack. He continued attacking edge with its flagship moves in a barrage. Edge of urgency and difficulty was to avoid his attacks. At the time, Kukuban cast a hard kick to the left foot edge. Edge is no longer able to escape, had deflected it with both hands.

"Ouch, it hurts ...! I broke my leg! "Cried Kukuban and direct rolling on the ground, screaming in pain.

Apparently, defense edge that made his left leg broken. He was not able to continue the match and declared lost in the arena. Since then, frustrated and Kukuban grudge against edge because he felt humiliated in public. However, vengeance is buried in the heart.

A few months later, buried Kukuban revenge himself was finally revealed as well. It started when one night, when the full moon light illuminating the township around Mountain View, Datuk Limbatang with his wife visited the house Bujang Sembilan. The arrival of the parent edge is not to teach them how to grow crops or customary procedure, but wanted to convey to the edge of Sani proposal.

"Sorry, Bujang Sembilan! The purpose of our coming here want to strengthen our family relationships, "said Datuk Limbatang.

"What do you mean, Hang?" Asked the Kudun confused.

"Yeah, Hang! Is not our family relationships has been okay? "Continued Kaciak.

"It is true that you said it, my son," replied the Limbatang Datuk Bujang Sembilan thinks like a son.

"Look, My children! To further strengthen our family relationships, we intend to marry edge with your younger sister, Siti Rasani, "said Datuk Limbatang.

"Basically, we also feel the same way, Hang! We feel like if edge is married to our brother. Edge is a good young man and diligent, "said the Kudun.

However, the sentence was just out of the mouth of the Kudun, suddenly heard the sound of very loud screaming from Kukuban.

"No! I do not agree with their marriage! I know who the edge, "said blushing Kukuban.

"He's arrogant, does not know his manners and brash. He does not deserve a husband Sani, "he added.

"Why do you say that, my son? Are there any words or behavior has ever offended you? "Said Datuk Limbatang calmly.

"There, Hang! Remember edge action in the arena toward the event a few months ago? He has broken my left leg and still have the scar, "he said as he rolled Kukuban trousers to show the former with a broken leg.

"Oooh, that!" Said Datuk Limbatang brief smile.

"Problem sprained foot and leg broken, lost or won in the gelanggan common. It was so when fighting, "said Datuk Limbatang.

"But, Hang! Hang child has been humiliated in front of the crowd, "said Kukuban.

"I think edge is not meant to embarrass his own brother," said Datuk Limbatang.

"Ah, it said Hang, because he wanted to defend himself! Where is the justice Hang as customary leaders? "Said Kukuban while throwing his hands into the floor.

Everything in the silent meeting. Eighth brother neither dared to speak. The atmosphere became quiet and tense. Except Datuk Limbatang, who looked calm.

"Sorry, son! I'm not defending anyone. I'm just telling the truth. Justice must be based on truth, "said Datuk Limbatang.

"The truth let alone the Hang purpose. Is not edge has obviously tarnished my face in the crowd? "

"Know, my son! According to the testimony of many people who see it, you own the attacking edge of urgency with a hard kick, and then deflected by the edge. Parry is what makes your legs broken. Do you think it fend off fraudulent and wrong? "Said Datuk Limbatang.

Kukuban only paused at the question. Although in his heart to admit that what is said Datuk Limbatang is true, but because his heart was covered with a feeling of revenge, he still refused to accept it.

"Hang up if you still want to defend their own children. But, Sani is our brother. I'm not going to marry the child's Hang Sani, "he said tartly Kukuban.

"Well, my son! I'm also not going to force you. But, we hope that someday this decision can be changed, "said Datuk Limbatang as he said goodbye to go home with his wife.

Apparently, Siti Rasani inside the room to hear all their conversations. He was sad to hear the verdict that his eldest brother. For him, the edge was a prospective husband who she dreamed for so long. Since the incident, Sani always looked glum. Almost every day he thought of magazines sat out for his problems. Neither the edge, thinking the same thing. For days the two lovers were thinking, but have not found a way out. Finally, they both agreed to meet at the usual place, ie in a field beside the river, to discuss problems they are facing.

"What should we do, brother?" Asked edge.

"I do not know, Bang! Brother did not know what to do. All decisions in the family is in the hands of brother Kukuban Bang. While she is very hate and revenge to Brother, "Sani said he took a deep breath.

Some time they conferred on the banks of the river, but have not found a way out. With frantic feeling, Sani moved from his seat. Suddenly a twig stuck in the scabbard thorny.

"Oh, sarungku torn!" Cried Sani surprise.

"Well, it looks like thorns cut your legs. Sit Brother, Brother will heal your wounds that! "Said edge.

Edge of the leaf immediately seek drug and meramunya around. After that, she cleaned the blood from the thigh Sani, and then treat the wound. At that moment, suddenly dozens of people came out from behind the trees and immediately locked both. They are Bujang Sembilan with several other residents.

"Hey, apparently you here!" Exclaimed Kukuban.

Sani edge and did not know what to do. Both of them really do not think if there are dozens of people were stalking their movements.

"Catch them! We take them to court customs! "Kukuban command.

"Boy, Bang! We did not do anything. I just treat an infected wound Sani thorns, "the edge.

"You liar! I saw myself caressing your thigh my brother! "Kukuban snapped.

"Yeah right! You have done the forbidden act. You must be brought to trial customary to be punished, "said a villager.

Finally, edge and Sani herded into the village to the courtroom. Kukuban with eight brothers and several other residents testified that they saw themselves forbidden by the edge and Sani. Although edge and Sani have defense and assisted by Datuk Limbatang, but the court decided that both are guilty of violating the prevailing custom in the village. Their actions are embarrassing and can bring bad luck. So as punishment, they should be discarded into the crater of Mount View to the village is protected from disaster.

That decision was announced all over the village at around Mountain View. After that, edge and Sani paraded toward the top of Mount View with hands tied behind. Arriving at the edge of the crater, their eyes covered with black cloth. Before the sentence carried out, they were given the opportunity to speak.

"O you all, know! We are not doing anything forbidden. Therefore, we believe is innocent, "said edge.

After that, the edge of the second lifted her hand to the sky and prayed.

"Oh my God! Please hear and grant our prayers. If we were really guilty, destroy our bodies in the water hot crater of this mountain. However, if we are not guilty, this mountain letuskanlah Bujang Sembilan and curses into fish! "

After the prayer, edge and Sani immediately jumped into the crater. Both had drowned in the water crater. Some people who witnessed the incident is overwhelmed by a sense of tension and anxiety. If the edge was not guilty and his prayer was granted, then they will all perish. It was true. The application was granted by God's edge. Some time ago, the mountain suddenly shaking and followed by a very loud explosion. Hot lava was pouring out of the crater, flowing toward the village and destroyed everything in its path. Everyone tried to save themselves. However, their unfortunate fate. Review eruption of increasingly violent until the mountain was falling apart. No one is safe. Nine Bujang was transformed into a fish.

* * *

Thus the story of Lake Maninjau Origin of Agam, West Sumatra, Indonesia. It is said that the eruption of Mount View was leaving a vast crater and eventually turned into a lake. By the communities, the name of the mountain was later immortalized the name of the lake, namely Lake Maninjau. While the names of the leaders involved in the incident became immortalized in the name of villages around Lake Maninjau, such as the Cape Sani, Sikudun, Bayua, MALINTANG Koto, Koto Kaciak, Sigalapuang, Block, Kukuban, and Batang.

Romance of Two Brothers - 7 ( Finished )

Romance of Two Brothers - 7 ( Finished )


Hari itu Bang Atin mengajak Kak Antan untuk pergi berburu ke hutan. Bang Atin bercerita bahwa dia sering berburu dan dapat banyak hewan seperti pelanduk, kancil dan bahkan ada rusa juga. Mendengar hal itu tentu saja kakakku sangat tertarik. Setelah makan pagi mereka berdua berangkat dengan peralatan yang telah disiapkan oleh Bang Atin. Tinggallah aku sendiri di rumah itu. Di rumah tersebut aku bekerja mencuci pinggan mangkok yang sudah kotor serta juga mencuci kain-kain yang sudah kotor. Saat itu memang masih kurasakan perih di selangkanganku, apalagi bila kena air, karena pengobatan yang dilakukan oleh Bang Atin. Setelah selesai semua pekerjaan tersebut lalu aku tidur-tiduran di kamar. Aku merenung mengenang masa lalu dan memikirkan tentang apa yang baru saja kualami.

Akhirnya dengan tanpa sadar aku pun tertidur. Aku terbangun dari tidurku setelah ada suara yang memanggilku dari luar rumah. Aku terus bangun dan keluar membukakan pintu, ternyata Bang Atin telah pulang dari berburu dengan membawa seekor pelanduk. Hari saat itu baru kira-kira tengah hari karena kulihat matahari tepat berada di atas kepala. Namun aku menjadi heran kenapa Bang Atin pulang sendirian. Seharusnya dia pulang bersama kakakku. Bang Atin tersenyum kepadaku. Setelah meletakkan hasil buruannya di lantai, dia merengkuh kepalaku dan langsung mencium pipiku. Aku terkejut karena keherananku belum terjawab.

Akhirnya aku pun bertanya: "Bang, Kak Antan mana?" tanyaku padanya.
"Oo, kakakmu masih berburu di hutan. Aku tadi berjanji kepadanya pada waktu sedang dalam perjalanan ke hutan, apabila nanti dapat satu ekor hewan maka akan Abang Atin antarkan langsung pulang agar dapat dimasak oleh Adik Munah. Selain itu Abang juga sampaikan padanya bahwa Abang akan mengobatimu siang ini sebentar," cerita Bang Atin panjang lebar.

Mendengar cerita itu tahulah aku apa yang akan terjadi. Pastilah epot mungilku ini nanti akan jadi bulan-bulanan kitang Bang Atin. Belum sempat aku berpikir tentang itu, tangan Bang Atin telah merengkuh tanganku dan menarikku ke kamar. Setelah sampai di kamar Bang Atin menyuruhku berbaring di ranjang sementara itu dia pergi keluar dan tampaknya dia pergi menutup pintu. Kemudian dia masuk lagi dan dengan tergesa-gesa dia menanggalkan pakaian berburunya satu persatu hingga akhirnya dia telanjang bulat. Dia memandangku dengan sorot mata tajam seperti hendak menelanku saja.

Hari inilah baru pertama kali aku melihat tubuhnya dengan jelas karena semalam aku hanya melihatnya dalam keremangan sinar lampu togok. Dengan jelas kulihat raut tubuhnya yang hitam manis berminyak diselingi bulubulu halus di sekujur tubuhnya. Aku melihat jelas kitang Bang Atin yang berwarna hitam berurat itu sedang tegak-tegaknya. Dengan tersenyum dia mendekatiku dan menaiki ranjang tersebut. Hatiku terkesiap dan merasakan akan terjadi sesuatu yang di luar perkiraanku. Dia menyuruhku segera membuka pakaian.

Romance of Two Brothers - 6

Ramance of Two Brothers - 6

Selanjutnya kembali dia mendekapku sangat erat sepertinya terasa lengket tubuh kami. Saat itulah dia membisikkan kepadaku: "Munah, aku mencintaimu!"

Suatu kata yang sangat asing bagiku. Aku tidak mengerti dengan kata "mencintai" tersebut. Namun aku merasakan nyaman ketika dia mengatakannya secara lembut di telingaku. Bang Atin mengatur posisinya. Ujung kitangnya tepat diarahkannya ke epotku yang sudah basah. Kemudian dia kembali mendekapku sambil kurasakan tekanan-tekanan pada epotku oleh ujung kitangnya. Aku merasa posisinya telah tepat dan sambil menunggu sodokannya aku merasakan kenikmatan yang sangat indah kala itu. Aku merasa damai dengan kedua tubuh kami yang berimpit dan terasa menyatu luar dalam. Dengan lembut Bang Atin menggesekkan tubuhnya dengan tubuhku sementara itu bibir dan lidahnya selalu bermain disekitar wajahku. Aku tidak lagi merasakan pedih pada epotku seperti waktu itu, yang ada hanyalah rasa gatal dan ingin segera dimasuki oleh Bang Atin. Bang Atin mulai menekan pantatnya menyebabkan kepala kitangnya menekan-nekan bibir epotku.

Beberapa kali ditekan-tekannya sampai akhirnya kepala kitangnya masuk sedikit. Kemudian dia mendiamkannya sebentar dan dicoba menekan lagi hingga masuk sedikit demi sedikit. Dia menariknya kembali dan terus didorongnya dan malah semakin dalam masuknya. Karena rasa gairahku yang semakin tinggi menyebabkan rasa pedih dan perih seperti yang lalu tidak begitu terasa, walaupun ada sedikit rasa ngilu. Beberapa kali ditariksorongnya oleh Bang Atin menyebabkan epotku basah, sehingga semakin lancar saja kitang Bang Atin keluar masuk. Aku merasakan nikmat yang sangat luar biasa karena Bang Atin bukan hanya melakukan tarik sorong saja tetapi juga melumat-lumat bibir, telinga dan leherku.


Sesekali Bang Atin menghunjamkan dalam-dalam miliknya hingga membuatku tersentak dan tubuh kami semakin rapat dan basah oleh peluh. Bang Atin semakin rajin menggenjot kitangnya yang sangat keras itu keluar masuk epotku. Ketika dia menarik keluar serasa bagian dalam epotku menjemputnya ke atas dan ketika dibenamkannya dalam-dalam terasa sisi dalam epotku menyibak dan menimbulkan rasa nikmat yang sangat luar biasa. Itulah yang kurasakan saat itu. Aku tidak sadar lagi bahwa ranjang kami berderit-derit keras dan kelambu bergoyang hebat dan kedengarannya riuh rendah suara derit, dengus nafas dan juga rintihanku bergabung satu memenuhi kamar kecil tersebut. Bang Atin sudah tidak peduli lagi dengan sekelilingnya, bahkan dengan keras dia menyodok epotku hingga aku tercungapcungap kehilangan nafas.

Bunyi kecipak-kecipuk suara lendir epotku semakin menambah semangat Bang Atin mengobarak-abrik epot mungilku ini. Aku betul-betul kelelahan dan tekanan-tekanan dalam epotku membuatku berkelojotan dan menegang. Aku telah sampai pada orgasme, seluruh otot-ototku meregang nikmat, sementara itu Bang Atin semakin beringas menghajar milikku.

Romance of Two Brothers - 5

Romance of Two Brothers - 5

Kemudian Bang Atin beralih ke payudara satu lagi yang membuatku semakin dilanda kenikmatan. Dia malah terus menyonyot itupku. Aku hanya mampu mendesis menahan gejolak nafsu. Bang Atin kemudian menyusurkan lidahnya melewati pusarku dan terus ke bawah, kemudian naik lagi ke atas dan menggelitik pusarku. Setelah itu kurasakan lidahnya telah sampai ke gundukan epotku. Lidahnya menjalari kitaran selangkanganku dan terus memandikan bulu-bulu halus yang tumbuh di sana hingga aku merasakan kegelian sangat dan menyebabkan aku merasa ada cairan yang keluar.

Sesekali lidahnya menerobos masuk ke dalam lubang epotku dan terasa seperti mengadukaduk seluruh isinya. Kemudian dia menggerakkan ujung lidahnya pada kacangan dalam epotku (aku tahu namanya kemudian sebagai klitoris) hingga membuatku berkelojotan dan kembali pinggulku menghentak-hentak kuat menahan kenikmatan hebat yang sedang kurasakan. Semakin kuat aku mengerang semakin kuat lidahnya mengaduk-aduk epotku dan malah kedua tangannya pun memegang pantatku dan meremasnya kuat-kuat sampai akhirnya kenikmatan luar biasa kembali melanda diriku.

Aku merasa pipis kembali, seluruh tubuhku menegang dan aku menangkap kepalanya dan dengan erat kutekan ke epotku. Aku sudah dua kali merasakannya. Pastilah ranjang dan kelambu kami itu bergoyang seperti gajah yang dikasih selimut. Bayangkan betapa gaduhnya suara ranjang, dan bisa saja membangunkan kakakku. Aku kemudian tersadar melihat kelambu kami rupanya tersingkap dan pintu kamar tidak tertutup. Rupanya Bang Antan tadi lupa menutupnya.

Aku merasa lemas sekali saat itu, kemudian kulihat Bang Atin menegakkan kepalanya dan tersenyum kepadaku. Kemudian dia berkata: "Sekarang Abang mau mengobatimu. Abang akan memasukkan obat ke dalam dirimu"

Aku terdiam dengan nafas yang ngos-ngosan. Kulihat bibirnya kembali mendekati mulutku dan kemudian kembali berlabuh melumat bibirku. Aku berusaha melepaskan diri dan menunjuk-nunjuk ke arah pintu, berharap Bang Atin sadar dan tahu bahwa kakakku masih di luar. Dengan cepat dan dalam kondisi telanjang Bang Atin melangkah ke pintu dan melongok ke luar kemudian masuk lagi langsung menutup pintu. Mungkin Bang Atin masih tidur. Kira-kira waktu itu sudah hampir tengah malam.

Romance of Two Brothers - 4

Romance of Two Brothers - 4

Aku mendengar lenguhan nafasnya yang keras dan membuatku seperti senang begitu saja. Aku betul-betul terpedaya dengan perlakuan yang diberikan oleh Bang Atin. Aku tidak tahu apakah kakakku di luar mendengar atau tidak suara kami di kamar itu apalagi suara derit ranjang kayu itu. Perlahan kemudian jemari Bang Atin berpindah menyusuri perutku ke bawah dan kemudian naik lagi ke atas dan begitu berulang-ulang hingga aku merasakan sesuatu yang enak di pangkal pahaku.

"Dik, ini kamu tahu namanya?" tanyanya padaku ketika tapak tangannya ditempelkan pada gundukan pangkal pahaku.
"Itu tempat kencing aku Bang," jawabku karena memang aku belum tahu namanya.
"Ya, namanya epot, dan gunanya bukan untuk kencing saja," terangnya.

Aku diam sambil menunggu gerakan tangannya yang kurasa semakin berkurang.

"Abang akan tunjukkan cara menggunakannya dan pasti kamu senang," katanya lagi.

Kemudian kurasakan tangannya mulai mengelus-elus milikku itu yang baru ditumbuhi bulu-bulu halus tersebut. Aku merasa sensasi yang aneh dan nikmat. Sesekali ujung jemarinya menyentuh lubang vaginaku dan terasa sangat geli sekali. Ada rasa pancaran energi kejutan listrik yang muncul saat itu. Kemudian Bang Atin kulihat membuka kain sarungnya dan kulihat dari selangkangnya keluar benda besar panjang. Aku terpana melihatnya dalam keremangan cahaya saat itu. Aku terkejut ketika tangannya mencoba mengangkat tanganku dan meyentuhkannya ke batang besar tadi.

"Oh, tidak apa-apa Munah, ini namanya Kitang, milik laki-laki," katanya.
"Kitang Abang ini gunanya untuk mengobati kamu," tambahnya lagi.

Aku diam dan mencerna kata-katanya. Aku merasa benda itu panas dan berdenyut, tetapi aku tidak menggenggamnya karena aku masih gugup. Akh, aku tidak mampu berpikir logis lagi. Aku percayakan saja kepadanya. Kemudian Bang Atin menggeser posisinya. Dia merangkak di atasku dan kulihat benda besar itu tergantung keras di atas pinggangku. Kemudian dia merendahkan kepalanya dan aku hanya pasrah sambil memejamkan mata.

Tiba-tiba kudengar dengus nafasnya semakin dekat saja dan kurasakan mulutnya mulai melumat bibirku. Aku semakin terkejut dan seperti tersengat arus listrik saja. Beberapa kali bibirnya melumat-lumat bibirku, kadang-kadang lidahnya menerobos masuk menyapu-nyapu langit-langit rongga mulutku. Aku merasa kegelian sangat. Tiba-tiba ujung lidahnya menggoyang-goyang lidahku. Aku semakin terpana dan merasa semakin aneh dengan itu. Aku merasa tubuhnya semakin rendah saja dan akhirnya kurasakan semakin merapat ke badanku dan terasa sudah menindih tubuhku. Dadaku serasa sesak dan degup nafasku hampir tak terkendali lagi.

Romance of Two Brothers - 3

Romance of Two Brothers - 3

Kemudian dia tersenyum manis kepadaku dan mengajakku ke perigi di ruang belakang rumahnya. Aku mengikutinya dengan keadaan yang masih terheran-heran. Aku melihat dia mengambil semacam batangan dan selembar serabut. Akhirnya aku baru mengerti bahwa itu yang dinamakan sabun dan sabut penggosok. Setelah sampai di perigi yang disekelilingnya dipagari oleh bambu, aku pun disuruhnya berdiri. Sambil menunduk dia mendekatkan hidungnya ke bahuku namun belum menyentuhku. Aku ukur tinggi badanku kira-kira sebahunya.

"Kamu jarang mandi, ya? Tubuhmu masih bau keringat. Kamu tidak perlu takut kepada ku," katanya.

Aku pun berusaha tenang dan pasrah terhadap apa yang dilakukannya. Dia mulai menyentuh tanganku dengan menggenggam jemari kananku. Aku terkejut, ada getaran baru yang belum pernah kurasak
an. Aku belum pernah disentuh selembut itu oleh seorang lelaki lain. Getaran demi getaran meletup dari dalam dadaku ketika semakin erat Bang Atin menggenggam jemari tanganku.

"Kamu harus buka dulu pakaian biar Abang mudah memandikan kamu," pintanya.

Aku masih bingung dan diam. Kemudian tangannya mulai membuka simpul kain sarungku dan melepaskannya ke bawah. Kain sarungku pun jatuh ke lantai dan langsung basah oleh sisa-sisa air. Selanjutnya baju ku pun dibukanya dan dijatuhkan lagi di lantai. Terpampanglah tubuhku tanpa sehelai benangpun, karena aku tidak pernah memakai yang namanya celana dalam, singlet dan beha. Barang-barang itupun baru kutahu akhir-akhir ini. Di keremangan sinar bulan ditambah sedikit cahaya lampu togok yang redup tubuhku diperhatikannya dengan seksama.