Sangkuriang

Folklore West JavaIn the ancient times, in West Java, lived a princess named Dayang Sumbi. He had a son named Sangkuriang. The child was very fond of hunting in the woods. Each hunting, he was always accompanied by her pet dog named Tumang. Tumang actually the incarnation of a god, and also Sangkuriang natural father, but Sangkuriang not know about it and she was deliberately kept it a secret.One day, as usual Sangkuriang go into the woods to hunt. Once when he got in the woods, Sangkuriang start looking for prey. He saw there was a bird that was perched on a branch, then without thinking Sangkuriang shot, and right on target. Sangkuriang then ruled earlier Tumang to catch prey, but the Tumang silent and refused to follow orders Sangkuriang. Since it is very annoyed at Tumang, then Sangkuriang and drove Tumang and not allowed to go home with him again.At home, Sangkuriang tell the incident to his mother. Upon hearing the story of her son, Dayang Sumbi very angry. He took a scoop of rice, and banged on the head Sangkuriang. Feeling disappointed with the treatment of his mother, then Sangkuriang decided to go wandering, and left his home.After the incident, Dayang Sumbi deeply regretted his actions. He prays every day, and ask that one day could see her son again. Because of the seriousness of the Sumbi Dayang prayer, then God gave him a gift of eternal beauty and youth forever.After many years Sangkuriang wandering, he eventually intends to return to his hometown. When I got there, she was very surprised at all, because his hometown has changed completely. Sangkuriang pleasure increases when the current in the middle of the road met a woman who is very beautiful girl, who is none other than Dayang Sumbi. Because fascinated by her beauty, the direct Sangkuriang proposed. Finally an application is received by Dayang Sumbi Sangkuriang, and agreed to be married in the near future. One day, his future wife Sangkuriang ask permission to hunt on Hatan. Before leaving, he asked Dayang Sumbi for belt tightening and smoothing kapalanya. Dayang Sumbi was surprised, because at the time she smoothed Sangkuriang headband, he saw a scar. The scars are similar to scar her. Once asked about the cause of the wound Sangkuriang, Dayang Sumbi tekejut increases, because it is true that her husband was her own son.Dayang Sumbi very distraught, because he could not marry his own son. After Sangkuriang home hunting, Dayang Sumbi tried talking to Sangkuriang, so Sangkuriang cancel their wedding plans. Dayang Sumbi request is not approved Sangkuriang, and only considered the wind alone.Dayang Sumbi every day thinking about how to order their wedding never happened. After thinking hard, Dayang Sumbi finally found the best way. He proposed two conditions to Sangkuriang. If Sangkuriang can fulfill both these requirements, then Dayang Sumbi would be his wife, but on the contrary if the marriage fails then it will be canceled. The first requirement Dayang Sumbi wants Citarum river dammed. And the second is, ask Sangkuriang to make a very large boat to cross the river. The second condition that must be resolved before dawn.Sangkuriang Dayang Sumbi undertakes the second request, and promised to finish before dawn. With its magic, then Sangkuriang exert his friends from the jinn to help complete the task. Secretly, Dayang Sumbi peek of Sangkuriang work. How surprised he was, because Sangkuriang almost menyelesaiklan all requirements given Dayang Sumbi before dawn.Dayang Sumbi then ask for help around the community to roll out a red silk cloth to the east of the city. When looking at the color flushed in the east of the city, Sangkuriang thought that it was late morning. Sangkuriang immediately stopped work and was not able to meet the requirements that have been proposed by Dayang Sumbi.With a sense of annoyance and disappointment, then break down the dam Sangkuriang it has itself created. Because the dam collapse, then there was a flood and the whole town under water. Sangkuriang also kicked a big boat that has been made. Canoe was drifting and falling headlong, then became a mountain called Tangkuban Perahu.

LAKE TOBA

Folklore of North Sumatra
In Sumatra lived a very hard-working farmer. He lived alone alone. Every day he worked on fishing with the lading and tirelessly. This was done to meet the needs of everyday life.
One day the farmer went to the river near where he lived, he intended to fish for lauknya today. With only a hook, bait and fishing spots, he went straight to the river. Once when he got in the river, the farmer immediately threw the hook. While waiting for the hook edible fish, the farmers prayed, "O Allah, I hope I can be a lot of fish today". Some time after the prayer, which threw the hook was seen rocking back and forth. He immediately pulled the hook. The farmers are very happy, because he got a very big fish and beautiful.
After a few moments staring at the fish catch, the farmer was shocked. It turns out the fish they catch it could talk. "Please do not eat me sir!! Let me live ", shouted the fish. Without much Tanya, fish catch was immediately returned to the water again. After returning the fish to the water, the farmers grew surprised, because the fish suddenly turned into a very beautiful woman.
"Do not worry sir, I will not hurt you," says the fish. "Who are you? Are not you a fish?, Asked the farmer. "I was a princess who was cursed, for violating the rules of the kingdom," the woman replied. "Thanks, you have freed me from the curse, and in return I am willing to make you a wife", she said. Farmers agreed that too. They then become husband and wife. However, there is one promise that has been agreed, that they should not tell the origin of a fish's daughter. If the promise is breached there will be a terrible disaster.
After a while they got married, farmer and his wife finally happiness increases, because the farmer's wife gave birth to a baby boy. Their child grow into a very handsome boy and powerful, but there are habits that make everyone wonder. The children always feel hungry and never feel full. Devour all the food rations without rest.
Until one day the farmer's son from his mother got a job to deliver food and drinks to the fields where his father was working. But the task is not fulfilled. All meals are supposed to be devoured his father out, and after that he fell asleep in a hut. The farmer waiting for his son, while holding thirsty and hungry. Because hunger does not hold, then he went straight home. On the way home, the farmer saw his son was sleeping in the hut. The farmer immediately wake. "Hey, wake up!, Shouted the farmer.
After her son woke up, the farmer immediately asked his food. "Where food for father?", Tanya farmers. "It is finished I ate", replied the boy. With a high tone was immediately scolded her farmers. "Children do not know diuntung! Not know yourself? Basic fry!," The farmer vituperation unwittingly uttered abstinence from his wife.
After farmers say these words, at once lost his wife and children disappeared without a trace and trace. Of former stamping his feet, suddenly very heavy menyemburlah water. Water overflowed very high and wide to form a lake. And eventually form a lake. The lake was eventually known as Lake Toba.
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