Thursday, April 7, 2011

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.

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