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.

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.