STONE CRY

Story Legend of Borneo
Disebuah hill away from the village, Kalimantan region there lived a poor widow and a daughter.
The girl was very pretty dainty widow. But unfortunately, he had a very bad attitude. She was very lazy, never helped her mother do the jobs home. It works just primp every day.
In addition to lazy, spoiled girl's attitude once. All requests must be obeyed. Every time he asks something to the mother should be granted, regardless of the state of the poor mother, every day must toil for a bite of rice.
One day her mother asked her son down to the village to shop. The layout of the village market so far, so they had to walk quite tiring. The girls walked strolled by wearing good clothes and primp for people on the street who see it will be admiring her beauty. While his mother walked behind, carrying a basket with a very dirty clothes. Because they live secluded place, no one knew that the two women who run it are mother and son.
As they began to enter the village, the villagers stared at them. They were so fascinated by the beauty of the girls, especially the village youth who do not get enough of looking at her face. But when he saw people walking behind her, starkly contrasts the situation. It makes people wonder.
Among those who saw it, a young man approached and asked her, "Hey, pretty girl. Did that runs behind the mother?"However, what the girls answer?"No," she said loftily. "He was a servant!"Both mother and child were then continued on. Not how much, again approached the young man and the girl asked the boy."Hi, sweetie. Did that runs behind you is your mother?""No, no," replied the girl with a cock of his head. "He is budakk!"That's every girl you meet someone along the way who asked about her mother, it is always the answer. Her mother was treated as a servant or slave.
At first, the rebellious daughter to hear the answer if someone asked, the mother can still help myself. But after repeatedly hearing the same answer, and that is very painful, eventually the poor mother could not help myself. The mother prayed.
"Oh my God, a servant can not take this insult. Biological child so how could slave servant in such a way to treat yourself. Yeah, god punish the rebellious child! Punish him ...."On the power of God Almighty, her body slowly it turned to stone disobedient. The change started from the foot. When the change has reached half of the body, the girl was crying for mercy to his mother.
"Oh, Mom .. mom .. forgive me, forgive your son for this iniquity. Mom ... Mom ... forgive your son .." The girls continued to wail and cry pleaded with his mother. However, everything was too late. The entire body of the girl eventually turned to stone. Despite being rocks, but one can see that his eyes still shed tears, as was crying. Therefore, the stone that comes from the girl who got her mother's curse is called "Crying Stone".
Such is the story shaped this legend, which by the local people believe that the story actually happened. Whosoever disobeys mother who has given birth to and raise her, it would certainly act laknatnya punishment of Almighty God.

Cindelaras

Jenggala kingdom led by a king named Raden Putra. He was accompanied by a consort of a kind and a concubine who has the nature of envy and jealousy. King's second son and his wife had lived in the palace so majestic and peaceful. Until one day the king's concubines planning something bad on the king's consort. This is done because of the concubine Raden Putra would like to become empress.
King's concubines and plotting with a royal physician to implement the plan. King's concubine pretended to severe pain. The royal physician immediately summoned the King. After checking the concubine, the physician said that someone had put poison in the drink princess. "That man is none other than his own consort Majesty," said the physician. Majesty was angry to hear the explanation royal physician. He immediately ordered the governor to throw into the woods and kill her consort.
The empress regent immediately bring it to the pregnant wilderness. But, a wise governor would not kill the empress. Apparently the governor already know the king's concubine malice. "The princess does not have to worry, I will report to the king that the princess was killed servant," said the governor. To trick the king, the duke smeared his sword with rabbit blood were captured. The king was satisfied when the governor reported that he had killed the empress.
After a few months of being in the woods, the queen gave birth to a boy. The boy gave the name Cindelaras. Cindelaras grow into a child who is smart and handsome. Since childhood he had been friends with the animal inhabitants of the forest. One day, when it was playing, an eagle dropped a chicken's egg. Cindelaras then take the eggs and intends menetaskannya. After 3 weeks, the eggs hatch into a chick who is very funny. Cindelaras diligently maintains chicks. The more days the chicks grow into a cock is manly and strong. But there is a strange one from the chicken. The sound of the cock crowing different from other chickens. "... My lord Kukuruyuk Cindelaras, his house in the middle of the jungle, coconut leaf roof, her father Raden Putra ... ', the rooster
Cindelaras was amazed to hear chickens crowing and immediately showed it to his mother. Then, the mother Cindelaras recount the origins of why they were in the woods. Hearing the mother's story, Cindelaras determined to go to court and expose evil king's concubine. After his mother's permission, Cindelaras go to the palace accompanied by a rooster. When in the course of a few people who are risking chicken. Cindelaras then called by the penyabung chicken. "Come, if you dare, adulah jantanmu chicken with my chicken," she challenged. "All right," replied Cindelaras. When pitted, apparently Cindelaras rooster fight gallantly and in a short time, he can beat his opponent. After a few times pitted, chicken Cindelaras not invincible.
News about the greatness of chicken Cindelaras spread quickly to get to the Palace. Raden Putra was finally heard the news. Then, Raden Putra asked Cindelaras hulubalangnya to invite to the palace. "Servant facing your majesty," said Cindelaras politely. "The boy is handsome and smart, like he was not a descendant of the common people," thought the king. Cindelaras chicken with chicken Raden Putra pitted on one condition, if chicken Cindelaras then he was willing to lose his head chopped off, but if you win then half chicken Raden Putra wealth belongs Cindelaras.
Two chickens that fought valiantly. But in a short time, succeeded in conquering chicken chicken Cindelaras King. The audience cheered and cheered Cindelaras chicken. "Okay I admit defeat. I will keep my promise. But, who are you, young man?" Tanya King Raden Putra. Cindelaras immediately bent like whispering something in his chicken. Not how long the chicken immediately rang. "... My lord Kukuruyuk Cindelaras, his house in the middle of the jungle, coconut leaf roof, her father Raden Putra ...," the rooster crowed repeatedly. Raden Putra was surprised to hear a rooster crow Cindelaras. "Is that true?" Asked the king astonishment. "Yes sire, name Cindelaras servant, slave mother was king consort."
At the same time, the governor immediately facing and telling all the events that have actually happened to the empress. "I've made a mistake," said King Raden Putra. "I will give appropriate punishment to my mistress," continued the king's wrath. Then, concubine Raden Putra was to dispose of the woods. Raden Putra immediately hugged her and apologized for his mistake After that, Raden Putra and district chief consort to immediately pick up the forest .. Finally Raden Putra, empress and Cindelaras can regroup. After Raden Putra died, Cindelaras replaced the father. He ruled the country justly and wisely.

Cucumbers MAS

Folklore Central Java
In ancient times, there lived a husband and wife farmers. They lived in a village near the forest. They live happily. Unfortunately they have not only blessed with a single child.
Every day they pray to the Almighty. They prayed promptly given a child. One day a giant passed their home. The giant heard the prayers of husband and wife. The giant then gave them a cucumber seed.
"Plant these seeds. Later you will get a girl, "said Giant. "Thank you, Giant," the couple said. "But there are conditions. At age 17 the child should you leave it to me, "said Giant. Husband and wife were very long for a child. Because it without thinking they agreed.
The farmer's wife husband then planted the cucumber seeds. Every day they take care of the plants began to grow it as quickly as possible. Months later grew a golden cucumber.
The cucumber increasingly large and heavy. When the fruit is ripe, they picked it. Carefully they cut the fruit. Their surprise, inside the fruit that they find a very beautiful baby girl. The couple is very happy. They named the baby Cucumber Mas.
The years passed. Mas cucumbers grown into a beautiful girl. Both of his parents were very proud of him. But they became very afraid. Because the birthday Cucumber Mas 17th, the giant came back. Menangih giant promises to take Cucumbers Mas.
The farmer was trying to be calm. "Wait a minute. Cucumber Mas was playing. My wife would call him, "he said. The farmer soon meet his son. "Anakkku, take this," he said as he handed a cloth bag. "It'll help against the Giants. Now run as fast as possible, "he said. Cucumber Mas then immediately fled.
Husband and wife were saddened by the departure of Cucumber Mas. But they are not willing to have their children become dining Giants. Giants waited long enough. He became impatient. He knew, had lied to the couple. Then he destroys the peasant hut. Then he chased into the woods Cucumber Mas.
Giant Cucumber immediately ran after Mas. Giants closer. Cucumber Mas immediately took a handful of salt from the cloth bag. Then salt was sprinkled toward the Giants. Suddenly a wide sea was lying. Giant was forced to swim with difficulty.
Cucumber Mas ran again. But then the giant almost caught up. Cucumber Mas re-take the magic object from his pocket. He took a handful of chili. The chili was thrown in the direction of the giant. Instantly tree with branches and sharp thorns giant trap. Giant screaming in pain. While Cucumber Mas ran to save themselves.
But the Giants really strong. He was again almost caught Cucumber Mas. Cucumber Mas then took out the three magical objects. He spread magic seeds cucumber seeds. Instantly grew very wide cucumber field. Giant is very tired and hungry. He was eating fresh cucumbers it with gusto. Because of too much eating, sleeping giant.
Cucumber Mas again fled. He ran hard. But over time the power runs out. Worse because the Giants woke up from his sleep. Giant almost caught him again. Cucumber Mas was terrified. He also threw the last weapon, a handful of shrimp paste. Again the magic happen. A vast mud lake outspread. The giant fell into it. His hands almost reach Cucumber Mas. But the lake was pulled to the bottom mud. Giant panic. He could not breathe, and then sank.
Cucumber Mas relief. He has survived. Cucumber Mas was returned to his parents' house. Mom and Dad love to see Cucumber Cucumber Mas Mas survived. They welcome it. "Thank you, God. You have saved my son, "they said happily.
Since then Cucumber Mas can live in peace with his parents. They can live happily without fear again.

The Folklore bitter tongue and the four eyes

"Folklore from Lampung and is one of Indonesian folklore is popular among people in Lampung. Tells the story of two proud people because it has the advantages of others. Teaching that can be learned from this story is do not be arrogant despite having the advantage of others. Below let's look together folklore of Lampung entitled Bitter Tongue and The Four Eyes ".
Serunting is magic mandraguna people. He came from Majapahit who then expelled from the palace then ventured into Sumatra. Sister-in-law named Arya Cliffs Serunting envious Serunting magic. He then persuade her brother to tell where the weaknesses Serunting. Because of affection to his brother's wife finally gave in lies the weakness Serunting Serunting.After Arya knew Cliff invites Serunting for power struggle. They were fighting, when the Arya cliffs pierced Serunting in weakness. Serunting severely injured and later retreated to Mount Siguntang. In exile Serunting treat the wound and not lose prayed for God to restore his power. Due diligence Serunting finally he was given the advantages that whatever he was saying to be true.One day Serunting was walking in a village. The village communities were growing rice. Yellowing rice fields are very beautiful in the eye. However Serunting even say that it is not rice but a stone expanse. When it suddenly became a reality Serunting speech. Seeing that people dub the epithet Serunting The bitter tongue. People do not dare to fight The bitter tongue because they are afraid that the curse. The bitter tongue became arrogant and rude that people do not like him.The bitter tongue magic sounds by The Four Eyes who also has a supernatural power of the country India. The Four Eyes feel overwhelmed by his power and intends to challenge the Bitter Tongue. Then he sailed to Sumatra to see The bitter tongue. When he met with The Four Eyes Bitter Tongue challenged to a fight. Their days fighting and pull out all his power but nothing is won or lost.
When that's a match for the village elders asking the two men. They had had to eat palm fruit available. The bitter tongue gets the first turn to eat the fruit. With the arrogant The bitter tongue while eating the fruit of the palm of thinking because it is not likely he will die with such a small fruit. But what happens Bitter Tongue flounder and die. Seeing dead Bitter Tongue Si Four Eyes feel happy because now he is the most powerful in the country. However, The Four Eyes feel weird because The bitter tongue can die only with a kernel of palm fruit. The Four Eyes and fondles the rest of the sugar palm fruit Bitter Tongue, he ate the fruit of the palm and not long after The Four Eyes flounder and die. Eventually they both died by his own arrogance and buried them in Lake Ranau.Folklore Bitter Tongue and The Four Eyes tells of pride will cause harm to yourself. Nor all the power is useful if accompanied by arrogance.