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The Legend of Kamandaka in Goa Jatijajar

The Legend of Kamandaka (Javan Kasarung) in Goa Jatijajar

In West Java in ancient times there was a great Hindu kingdom and strong enough, which is based in the city of Bogor. Kingdom is the Kingdom "Pajajaran", at that time the reigning king of King Siliwangi. He is old and was intended to lift his oldest son as his successor.
Prabu Siliwangi have three sons and one daughter from two Empress, consort of the first, had two sons ie: Lots and Lots Cotro Ngampar. But when Cotro and Much Much Ngampar young mother has died.
Then Prabu Siliwangi eventually married again with a second consort, namely Kumudaningsih. At the time taken to become Empress Goddess Kumuudangingsih by King Siliwangi, he entered into an agreement, that if one day he had a son of man, then that must meggantikan putranyalah became king in Pajajaran.

From his marriage with Goddess Kumudaningsih, King Silliwangi have a son and a daughter, namely: Many Blabur and Goddess Pamungkas.

One day King Siliwangi called his oldest son, and Much Much Cotro Blabur to face, the point is Siliwangi King shall appoint his son to replace a prince because he had lajut Pajajaran age.

But from the second crown prince no one would be appointed to be king in Pajajaran. As his eldest son Many Clark filed a number of reasons, among others, the reason is:
• To order the Kingdom he's not ready, because not enough science.
• To order the kingdom of a king should be there with her Consort who, while Many Cotro unmarried.

Many Cotro said that he had just married when he met with a daughter who was her face like her mother. Therefore Cotro Many requested permission to leave the kingdom Pajajaran mencaari daughter who became his dreams ..
Many Cotro departure from the Kingdom Pajajaran through thermodynamics Boat, to appear before a priest and held there. The priest is Ki Subjects Winarong, magic and know a pastor to marry the daughter of the craving-idamkannya can be achieved.
However there are several requirements that must be performed and fulfilled by many Cotro, which should remove all clothing and menaggalkan greatness of the kingdom with the only wear ordinary clothes. And he must be disguised under the pseudonym "Raden Kamandaka"
Raden Kamandaka After walking for days from Tangkuban boat toward the East, so I will Raden Kamandaka kewilayah Sand Luhur Duchy.

Coincidentally Raden Kamandaka until Luhur Sand, Sand betemu with Patih Duchy of Patih Reksonoto Luhur. Because the old Reksonoto Patih not mempuunyai children, then finally made Radenn Kamandaka foster child Patih Reksonoto feel very proud and happy to have her son Prince Kamandaka Lift the gallant and handsome, then Patih Reksonoto saangat loved him.
As for who ordered the Duchy of Sand Luhur was "Adi Pati Kanandoho". He has a daughter and a few people already married except the youngest who is a virgin goddess Ciptoroso. Ciptoroso Goddess is a daughter who has a similar face raden Kamandaka Mother, and Princess is being searched for yng oeh Kamandaka Raden.
A habit of the Duchy of Sand Luhur that every year held a ceremony to catch fish at times Logawa. At this ceremony all the family and the Duchy of Sand Luhur pejabatan government authorities and also catch fish at times Logawa.
In the time following the ceremony Patih Reksonoto go fishing at times Logawa, without knowing Raden Kamandaka secretly had followed her from behind. On this occasion Raden Kamandaka can meet with Dewi Ciptoroso, and they both fell in love.
At the request of the Goddess Ciptoroso to Raden Kamandaka at night to come see the goddess in the park Kaputren Ciptoroso Duchy Sand Goddess Ciptoroso Luhur place is located. It is true that evening Raden Kamandaka quietly without permission Resonoto governor, he went to meet Goddess Ciptoroso already miss waiting for the arrival of Raden Kamandaka.
But the existence in the Garden of Raden Kamandaka Kaputren Joint Goddess Ciptoroso not last long. Because suddenly the guardian soldiers know that in daalam Kaputren adaa thief entering the park. This was then later reported by Adipatih Kandandoho.

Responding to the report, then Adipatih very angry and ordered peencuri praajuritnya to catch them. Because the miracle of science dexterity distinction owned by Raden Kamandaka, then Raden Kamandaka can escape from the cordon of soldiers Sand Luhur.

Before Raden Kamandaka escaped daari Kaputren Park, he could say his identity. That he named the son of Raden Kamandaka Patih Reksonoto.
Case in hearing olehh inii soldiers, and to report to Adipatih Kandandoohho. Hearing this Patih Reksonoto innii then was summoned, and must surrender his son. Was conducted by Patih Perintaah Reksonoto, although in his heart is very heavy. Sehimgga with daari Patih Reksonoto ploy, it can run difference Kamandaka Raden daaripengejaran the soldiers survived.
Raden Kamandaka waterfall dive into the river and follow the flow of river water. By Patih Reksonoto, and the soldiers who pursue,, dilapoprkan that Raden Kamandaka dead inside sugai said. Hearing this news Adipatih Kandandoho felt relieved and satisfied. Nmun contrary Ciptoroso Goddess who, after hearing the news was very grim and sad.
Raden Kamandaka dive along with the flow of the river to face with a man fishing in a river. The person named Rekajaya, Raden Kamandaka Rekajaya difference then good friends and settled in the village Panagih. In this village adopted by Raden Kamandaka Kektosuro Mbok, a poor widow in the village tersebbut.

Raden Kamandaka a cockfighting enthusiast. Incidentally Mbok Reksonoto have a rooster named "Light". On each chicken Raden penyabungan Kamandaka always win in the match, then Raden Kamandaka became very famous as botoh chicken.
This empire spread saampai Sand Luhur, hear this Adipatih Kandadoho become angry and furious. He ordered his soldiers to live or die menagkap Kamandaka Raden.
At that moment, suddenly there came a handsome young man admitted that he named "Silihwarni" who will devote themselves to the Sand Luhur, so he accepted his petition, but as long as he should be able to kill Raden Kamandaka. To prove it he must take the blood and liver Kamandaka Raden.
Actually Silihwarni is a pseudonym. The name is actually a lot of kejajaan Pajajaran Ngampar Son, namely the younger brother of Prince Kamandaka.
He by her father, King Siliwangi assigned to search for siblings who have long gone yet again. To overcome the interference in the way, he supplied heirloom kris Kujang Pamungkas as a weapon. And he also disguised with Silihwarni name, and dress like ordinary people.
Because he heard the news that the brother was in the Duchy Luhur Sand, so he went there. After receiving the order daari Silihwarni Adipatih, he went with some soldiers and followed dogs to the village of Karang Luas, where penyabungan chicken.
This is the place they met. However, both of whom are not familiar anymore. Silihwari raknyat dressed as usual while Raden Kamandaka botoh dressed as chickens, and his face pale with suppressed kernduan to her lover.
Tempers persabungan Raden Kamandaka and Silihwarni epilepsy, with the unwitting by raden kamandaka Silihwrni suddenly stabbed with a dagger waist Raden Kamandaka Pamungkasnya Kujang. Because these cuts keris darahpun out by torrential. However, due to Raden Kamandaka dexterity, can escape the danger he himself is and where he can escape the village was named Brobosan, which means he can escape from danger.
Because the wound bleed more profusely, they also rest a little land somewhere, then it is called Bancran. Raden flight Kamandaka Silihwarni and continue to be pursued by soldiers. At one place a dog can catch Raden Kamandaka tracer and then place it on him the name of the village of Karang Dogs.
Raden Kamandaka kept running towards the east and arrived at an impasse, and this place he gave the village a dead end. Raden Kamandaka eventually came disebuah Goa. In this cave he was hiding from the pursuit of rest and Silihwarni. Silihwarni are constantly chasing after the cave until he lost track. Then Silihwarnipun from the mouth of the cave called Raden Kamandaka challenging.
After hearing tantagan Silihwarni, Raden Kamandaka replied he says his identity, that he was the son of the royal Cotro Many Pajajaran name.
After her identity was Silihwarnipun said that he was also the son of the Kingdom of Pajajaran, named Many Ngampar. Thus the words of recognition between Raden Kamandaka Ayang and Silihwarni that they are purta Pajajaran, then the person who hears the name of the second version, for those jatijajar cave. Then they both berpeluka and forgive each other.
However, because Silihwarni should bring proof of Raden Kamandaka liver and blood, hence the cut at last taken the dog tracking blood and heart. It is said that it was the heart and blood Kamandaka Raden had killed.
Raden Kamandaka then meditated in the cave and got a clue, that his intention to marry Dewi Ciptoroso would be achieved if he had received clothing "monkey" and he was told to get closer to the Duchy of Sand Luhur, That Agung Batur settled in the forest, southwest of the rock Raden.
A favorite of Sand Adipatih Luhur is hunting. On a day of hunting Adipatih and all his family, suddenly come face to face with a huge monkey and tame. The monkey is finally on the catch alive.

As will be brought home, it suddenly came Rekajaya admitted that it was a pet monkey, and told beredia help care for her if the monkeys would be maintained in the Duchy. And the request was granted.
Having reached the duchy the daughter fought to maintain these monkeys. During the Duchy of these monkeys will not be given to eat. Therefore ultimately by the langur Adipatih disayembarakan seoraang ie if there is one from his daughter can feed the monkeys and accepted by then he was the one who will maintain these monkeys.
It turns out the food received by the monkeys are only food of the goddess Ciporoso, the "monkey Kasarung" became domesticated goddess Ciptoroso. At night it transformed into a monkey Kamandaka Raden. So that only the Goddess Ciptoroso who know about it. By day she changed into monkeys anymore. So the situation is now very happy Goddess and happy, which is always accompanied Kasarung langur.

Once on a day of Nusa Kambangan raden Discuss King Pule told patih to woo Duchy Youngest Daughter Goddess Sand Luhur pinangannya Ciptoroso and threatened when he refused to destroy the Duchy of Sand Luhur.

At the suggestion and request of the monkey king Pule Kasarung Discuss the proposal in order to receive it. But there are some requirements that haarus Discuss Pule met by the king. One is a wedding later in the meeting should also accompany the Javan Kasarung Ciporoso Goddess.

At the time the meeting lasted bride, King Pule Discuss Kasarung always disturbed by the monkey who always accompany the Goddess Ciptoroso. Therefore the king was angry and beat Pule Discuss Kasarung monkey. However Lutung Kasarung been ready to fight against King Pule Discuss.
Discuss with the battle of King Javan Kasarung Pule happen very exciting. But because of his supernatural powers of Luung Kasarung, eventually King Pule Discuss fall strangled and bitten by a monkey Kasarung.

When King Pule Discuss the Javan Kasarung fall instantly transformed into Raden Kamandaka, and oversized clothes directly mengenkan Kejajaan Pajajaran and confess his name Many Cotro. Now Adipatih Sand Luhur knows the truth is Kamandaka and Raden Raden Kamandaka is Cotro and Much Much Lutung Kasarung Cotro is the crown prince of the kingdom Pajajaran. And finally she mated with the Goddess Ciptoroso.

But because Raden Kamandaka already disabled at the time of cockfighting with taxable Silihwarni kris Kujang Pamungkas then Raden Kamandaka can not substitute for a prince Pajajaran.

Because Pajajaran royal tradition, that will replace the crown prince who became king should not be handicapped because Kujang Pamungkas heritage. So after he was married to the Goddess Ciptoroso, Raden Kamandaka can only be in the Sand Luhur Adipatih Replacing in-law. While those who became king in Pajajaran is a lot Blabur

The Story of Yomngga and the Dragon

The Story of Yomngga and the Dragon
A Folklore from Papua, Indonesia

Long time ago there was a beautiful girl named Yomngga. She lived with her grandmother. Actually Yomngga had two sisters. But they lived in another village.

Yomngga was a kind girl. She always helped her grandmother in the field. Every morning they went to the field and they always went back home in the afternoon. Every day they took the same route. They did not know that a dragon was always looking at them when they passed by a big tree. It was the dragon's house.

The dragon was not an ordinary dragon. During the day he was a dragon, but in the evening he changed into a handsome man. A witch had curse him.

The dragon fell in love with Yomngga. However he did not know how to express his feeling. He could only stay in the trees during the days. He was afraid people would kill him if he showed himself. He wanted to visit Yomngga at night when he changed into a human. The problem was he did not know where she lived.

Finally he could not stand it anymore. When he saw Yomngga was almost passing by the big tree, the dragon got off from the tree and approached Yomngga and her grandmother.

Of course they were shocked. They got more shocked when they saw the dragon was able to talk like human.

"Don't be afraid. I will not hurt you. I just want to know where you live."

Yomngga was shacking. She did not know what to do. And after she calmed down, she told the dragon about her house. And it made the dragon happy. He then let them continue their trip.

At night the dragon came to the Yomngga's house. He came as a handsome man. At first, Yomngga was confused. But after the dragon explained about the witch, she understood.

The dragon continued to come to Yomngga's house on the following nights. Soon they fell in love and get married. Yomngga could understand that her husband always changed into a dragon during the days. The grandmother agreed with their marriage but she asked the dragon to keep on staying in the house when he became a dragon. She did not want the villagers to kill him.

Yomngga kept her marriage as their big secret. She even did not tell her two sisters.

Later Yomngga got pregnant. Her two sisters heard the news and they were very curious who her husband was. So the came to Yomngga's house. When they saw the dragon, they got very angry. And they got very angrier when they knew that the dragon was Yomngga's husband. They did not care although the dragon changed into a man at nights. They hated the dragon very much. Therefore, they planned to kill him.

One day the two sisters visited the dragon. The dragon did not know that they had prepared poisoned food. When the dragon ate the food, he died instantly.

The villagers saw the dead dragon. The two sisters told the villagers about the dragon. And when the villagers knew that the dragon was Yomngga's husband, they asked Yomngga to leave the village. Yomngga was very sad. She lost her beloved husband and she had to leave her grandmother in the village.

Yomngga left the village with a sampan (boat). She rowed it along the small river. Since then people named the river as Yomngga's river.

The Story of A Farmer and His Three Cats

The Story of A Farmer and His Three Cats
Folklore From East Java, Indonesia

THERE was a poor farmer in Madura. He lived with his wife and his children. The farmer did not have his own rice field. He worked for his neighbors' rice field. He only got small amount of money when harvest came.

The farmer really wanted to have his own rice field. However, he did not have enough money to buy a piece of land. The farmer told his wife that he wanted to go to Java. He wanted to work there and got a lot of money.

The farmer left his house with a little money. On the way of the harbor, he met an old woman. She brought three cats.

"Please help me, Sir. I'm so hungry and I don't have any money. Please buy my cats," said the old woman.

The farmer was confused. he wanted to help the woman, but if he bought her cats, he would not bring any money.

Finally, he decided to buy the cats. The woman was very happy. she gave him a small cage so the farmer could put the cats in it.

Later the farmer was on the ship. At first the cruise was good, but suddenly there was a heavy storm. The ship could not continue the cruise to Java. It harbored in Mice Island. People named it Mice Island because there were so many mice lived in the island. The nice attacked people's barn and ate their supplies. The people were hopeless. They did not know how to combat the mice.

The farmer heard about the people's problem with the mice. He remembered about his three cats. he wanted to help the people by giving them his three cats.
The people really welcomed the farmer's help. And soon the farmer released his three cats. The cats had not eaten for a long time. they were very hungry. And when the cats saw the mice, they immediately chased and ate the mice.

Slowly the number of the mice decreased. the people were very happy. They wanted to repay the farmer's kindness. They all gave him a lot of money. The farmer was extremely happy. he went back to his home in Madura.

The farmer was not poor anymore. he bought land and his own rice field. He lived happily with his family.

His neighbor was jealous with the farmer. He also wanted to have a lot of money. He heard about the Mice island. So he collected many cats and joined a ship.

Finally he arrived in Mice Island. However, the name of the island was not Mice Island anymore. Its name changed into Cat island. The three cats that the farmer brought had bred. It made the island full of cats.

And so when he offered his cats to the people, they all were laughing at him.

"What? Are you kidding?! We have too many cats here. we don't need your cats!"

He was so embarrassed. Finally he went home to Madura and brought his cats back to him.

The Legend of Nyi Banjarsari

The Legend of Nyi Banjarsari
A Folklore from Banten, Indonesia

Long time ago, there was a family, Pak Bong, his wife and his doughter named Nyi Banjarsari. They were farmers. They lived in a village.

One day, It was a rainy season. The villagers were happy, most of them were farmers. Rain would water their rice field and soon they would harvest their rice. Pak Bong was one of the farmers. He was also very happy.

He wanted to buy some clothes for himself, his wife, and his beloved daughter, Nyi Banjarsari. She was a very beautiful girl. Her parents loved her because she was very obedient. One night, Pak Bong had a terrible dream. An old man came to him and said the rain would never stop. There would be a great flood.

At first Pak Bong thought it was just a dream but he had the same dream in the following nights. He decided to tell all the villagers about his dream and asked them to evacuate on a hill not far from their village.

"Ha ha ha! You are joking, Pak Bong? How can we leave our rice field? We are going to have great harvest, remember?" Everybody was laughing at Pak Bong.

Pak Bong did not give up. He kept on asking the villagers to evacuate to the hill. Finally some villagers believed him. Together with his wife, and his daughter Nyi Banjarsari, Pak Bong and his friends went to the hill.

In the meantime, heavy rain fell days and nights. It continued until water entered the houses. The villagers were sorry they did not listen to Pak Bong and ignored his advice. Soon, the village was drowned! Pak Bong and his friends could not do anything. They were sad because their village was under water.

Then they prayed to God. They asked God how the water dried up from their village. The answer came in Pak Bong's dream. In his dream, the same old man told him how to save their village.

"If you want the water to dry up, you have to sacrifice your daughter. She has to jump into the water!" said the old man.

Pak Bong was very sad. He then told his family about his dream. His wife did not agree at all. She did not want to lose her lovely daughter.

"That's OK, Mother. If this is the only way to save our village, I would jump into the water," said Nyi Banjarsari.

Her parents could not say anything. They could not prevent their daughter from jumping into the water. Slowly, water dried up. Pak Bong and his friends then returned to their village. They built their houses and had their lives back. To show their thankfulness and gratefulness to Nyi Banjarsari, the villagers named their village into Banjarsari.

The Story of Mundus and the Snake

The Story of Mundus and the Snake
A Folklore from East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

Long time ago, there was a young man named Mundus. He lived alone. His parents died a long time ago. Mundus was a farmer. He worked diligently. His neighbors liked him. Mundus always helped people whenever they needed help.

Mundus and other villagers often were hunting in the jungle. They hunted the animals and shared the meat to all villagers.

It was a beautiful day. All the men were ready to go hunting. They all brought their own weapons. When they arrived in the jungle, they separated into two big teams. There was an open land and they choose that place as their base. They would meet in that place two hours later.

Mundus and his team were walking silently. Suddenly they saw a big snake. they all prepared their weapons. In just a minute, they killed the snake.

They brought the snake to the base. the other group also already arrived. Unlike Mundus' group, they were unlucky. They did not bring animals. they all were hungry. they decided to cook the snake and prepare it for their meal. After they all finished eating, they continued their hunting. This time, Mundus did not join them. He was not feeling well, so he stayed in the base.

While he was resting, suddenly a big snake came. Mundus was so scared. The snake looked the same as the snake which was killed by his friends. Mundus thought that the snake was the mate of the dead snake. Well, he was right! The snake was exactly the mate of the dead snake.

Mundus climbed a big tree. he hoped the snake would not chase him. And Mundus saw the strange thing. The snake did not chase him. The snake came to the body of the dead snake. There were not many parts left. The meat of the snake was already eaten by Mundus and his friends. There were only the skin and the head left.

Strangely, the mate was trying to rearrange the body parts of the dead snake. And after all the parts of the body were rearrange, the mate went to the bushes. Later, the snake brought some leaves in his mouth and came to the dead snake. the mate chewed the leaves then covered the skin, the head and the bones of the snake.

Amazingly, the dead snake lived! And then, the two snakes went back to the jungle. Mandus could not believe what he saw. And when his friends came back, he told them about the snakes. They also not believe him.

On the following day, Mundus came to the jungle again. He felt that that snake was giving him a lesson on how to cure the wounds. Mundus then looked for the leaves, Mundus went home.

When he arrived, his neighbor asked for his help. The neighbor fell from the tree, and broke his leg. Mundus then chewed the leaves and covered the broken leg. Amazingly, it was cured! Mundus was very grateful. Since then, every time people had problem with broken bones, Mundus always helped them. Mundus became famous. He was known as master of curing broken bones.

The Legend of Batu Hapu Cave

The Legend of Batu Hapu Cave
A Folklore from South Kalimantan, Indonesia

You know? In Tapin, South Kalimantan, Indonesia, there is a tourist destination. There is a cave and people name it Batu Hapu Cave. Local people say thet there is a legend how the cave was made. Here is the story:

Long time ago, there was an old woman who lived with his only son. The woman's name was Nini Kudampai and her son's name was Angui. They were really poor Angui was still a kid. He was kind and very helpful. His father died when he was a baby. Though he was very young, he behaved like an adult. He knew he had to help his mother to earn a living. And that made his mother loved him very much.

Angui had three pets. They were a white pig, a white dog, and a white cock. He liked playing with them after helping his mother. It was a beautiful day when Angui was playing with his three pets. A rich merchant was passing Angui's house. He stopped and paid attention to the kid. He liked Angui very much. He asked some people about Angui. And when he knew that Angui came from a poor family, he wanted to adopt Angui.

The rich merchant came to Angui's house. He talked to Nini Kudampai. He told him that he wanted to adopt Angui. He promised that he would let Angui go home and live with her after Angui was was adult. And he also promised that he would give Angui a good education.

Nini Kudampai was so touched. She was in a big dilemma. She was happy that her only would get a good education, however she was also sad that she would not see son anymore. She agreed with the merchant's plan. She let him adopt her soon.

With a big ship, the merchant and Angui sailed to the city. He raised Angui very well. He sent Angui to the best school. And he also thought him how to do business. Angui was smart. He could understand everything very fast. The merchant was very happy. He slowly gave some of his business to Angui. And Angui paid the trust by giving the merchant a lot of profit.

Angui was adult, the rich merchant planned to give all his business to Angui. However the rich merchand asked Angui to get married before he could receive the entir merchant's business. And Angui agreed.

Angui had fallen in love with a girl. He knew it was time for him to get married, especially when the merchant had promised to give him all the business. He did not waste much time. Angui proposed the girl and the girl happily accepted him.

Angui and his wife were very happy. Also, they were very rich. The merchant remembered his promise to Nini Kudampai. He told Angui to go home. But Angui refused. The merchant then reminded Angui about his promised. His wife also asked Angui to go to his hometown. Angui gave up. He asked his crew to prepare his ship. They would sail to Tapin.

The news spread very fast. People were talking that Angui would go back home. His mother finally heard the news also. She brought Angui's pets, the white pig, the white dog, and the white cock.

Nini Kudampai was standing at the harbor. When she saw Angui, she called out his name. Angui saw his mother. She looked very old and shabby. He was ashamed. His wife asked him who the old woman was, but he said that he did not know her. He then asked his crew to continue sailing. The ship did not stop.
Nini Kudampai was so sad, and she was also very angry. She cursed Angui for ignoring her. She had been waiting for her son to come back. And when he arrived, he ignored and did not want to admit her as his mother.

God heard the old woman's pray. Suddenly rain fell down heavily. Thunder attacked the ship. It turned upside down! the ship finally stranded. Slowly the ship changed into a big stone. Later, the big stone slowly changed into a cave. People then named the cave as Batu Hapu Cave.

The Legend of Snake Dandaung

Once upon a time, there was a very big and famous kingdom in south Kalimantan. The kingdom was located between two mountains and passed by a very broad river. The natural resources of the kingdom are very plentiful. The kingdom was lead by a very just and wise king. He had a queen and seven beautiful daughters.
The natural resources owned by the kingdom are not used only for the king’s benefit, but for the people’s welfare. The process their fields in accordance to the rights they have. No dispute ever took place between the people. They live harmonious and peacefully.

One day, a giant bird that passed their village surprises the citizen of the kingdom.

“There’s a giant bird!” shouted villagers of the kingdom who saw the giant bird. They did not know where the giant bird that suddenly runs amuck came from. The bird was very scary; its peak is very big, shiny and sharp.

“We must fight the giant bird!” said the governor to the king. Then, the king sent thousands chosen soldiers to kill the giant bird. Many weapons aimed to the giant bird, but is was useless. Rice fields and farms were destroyed. The harmonious and peaceful country is like a country that lost a battle.

The people gather their strength and collect any weapon to fight the giant bird. Because of their solidity and cooperation between the soldiers and villagers, the giant bird was tired and stopped its attack.

The people thank God because they were avoided further damage caused by the giant bird. A couple of days later, they were surprised by a giant snake. The snake stuck out its poisonous tongue in front of the king’s family who were very afraid.

“Do not be afraid my king, I will not kill you and your family, as long as you grant my wish,” said the snake hissing. Heard what the snake said that gave sign that he will not endanger his family, the king gather some courage to speak to the snake.

“Who are you? And what do you want?” asked the king.

“My name is snake Dandaung,” the giant snake answered with respect. “I wish to take one of your daughters as my wife,” he continued.

Of course, the king, family was shocked.
Even the oldest daughter and her five sisters screamed in fright and hugged their mother. On the other hand, the king was very calm and tried to control the situation so that the condition did turn chaotic.
The king thought for a while and took his breath. He wanted the best solution for the problem, because if he took the wrong step, his life and his family will be in danger.

“I do not refuse, but I also do not accept you request,” said the king half confuse. “I must ask my daughters,” he added.

Hearing what the king answers, the snake dandaung’s eyes shone as is waiting for certainty from one of the king’s daughters. However, none of the king is daughter willing to accept snake Dandaung’s proposal.

“I do not want to marry to a disgusting snake!”

“I’d rather be dead, than to marry him,” those were the words said by the king’s daughter.

But the youngest daughter was different, not like her elder sisters.

“I am willing to be his wife,” said the youngest princes while sitting in front of his father.

Finally, youngest daughter and snake dandaung pronounced as husband and wife. The youngest daughter was mocked by her sisters, but she only replied with smile.

One night, the youngest daughter woke up from her sleep and surprised to see the one next to her was not snake dandaung, but a handsome and strong man with a king outfit.

“Do not be surprised, I am your husband. You have helped me broke the curse,” said snake Dandaung assuring.

After youngest daughter calmed down, snake Dandaung told that he was cursed because of his mistake. He would be freed from the curse if he could take a daughter’s king as his wife, and he did it. Seeing it, her six sisters regretted it. But nothing can be changed now.

Snake Dandaung was actually a very powerful person. Seeing his father in law’s kingdom destroyed he jumped into the battle himself. He searched the nest of the giant bird. There was a great battle took place.
Snake Dandaung gave all his might and finally killed the giant bird.

Since then, the village became safe and peaceful again.

History of Cats And Dogs Hostile

Cats and dogs are two of the animals we see around us always. Both of these animals have a unique characteristic and very friendly. Easily maintained and does not provide a danger to their owners since he is well maintained. But if the two is met then the situation will be very different. Will result in a very stressful situation.

There is something unique about the history of hostile for Cats And Dogs. And this has been a long time ago, up to date among cats and dogs have never gotten along.

That in a narrated history of when it will be a big flood hit the earth, As Noah invited all the faithful followers to enter the ship that was made before. The whole of his followers entered the ship that's not even the beast come into it. All the fear of seeing the state of nature that seems unfriendly, the sky was black and the wind blows hard. So thrilling heart for anyone who saw it.

When a heavy rain soaked the earth, it appears the earth is flooded with water so that ships rise above the water. When the ship sailed over the water then Noah prohibits any vessel for which there is no marriage. Because ship load will be heavier if you have children onboard.

When all has been going on longer, it seems that a dog is not able to withstand the desire to marry a female. By trying to go unnoticed, they take the time and place to do it. However, the incident became known to a cat. So the cat came to Noah and to report the act to her dog. As Noah's call the dog and denounced his actions. But the dog would not recognize his actions. Then the cat says to the Prophet Noah:

"O Nabiyullah, I saw for myself that he had done this, Had you pray to God, of his mark will appears to you, and you can see with your own eyes." Noah Prophet prayed to Allah SWT.

Dogs do not seem to deter his actions. Until one day when a pair of mating dogs, then both cannot be separated. So Noah came to meet again to report the dog's actions.

As Noah was coming to see the incident. And the dog was embarrassed over the incident had happened.

This is the effect of making dogs and cats do not get along until now.

Princess Kemuning

The Story of Princess Kemuning

Once upon a time, there was a rich and prosperous kingdom. The kingdom was lead by a humble king. The king was very wise. He lead the kingdom perfectly. All of the people in the kingdom admired and respected the king. But unfortunately, inspite of his prosperities and wealth, the queen passed away for a long time ago. The queen left ten beautiful daughters. The queen passed away when giving birth to the youngest daughter. ‘
The king named the daughter by the name of the colour. The eldest daughter named princess Merah Muda. Her sister was named Princess Jingga, Princess Nila, Princess Hijau, Princess Kelabu, Princess Oranye, Princess Merah Merona and Princess Kuning.

Clothes that they wore in accordance with their name. So as at will easier when king call them in accordance with the colour of clothes that were worn by them. From his ten daughters they were all pretty, but the youngest was rather different from her older sisters. She was not the spoilt and naughty girl. Like sister

The king was so busy arranging the palace and various activities. Because of this, the king did not have enough time to take care his children. The king then assigned the caretaker’s foster to take care of the daughters. But as a result, king’s daughters became spoilt and naughty. All day long they only playing in the lake and did not want to study.

The youngest daughter was always cheerful and smiled to everyone. She liked to go on a strip with the caretaker’s foster than with his older sisters.

One day, the king will go far. He gathered all of his daughters.

“I will carry out a long trip and needed time for quite a long time. What is the present that you wanted my dear daughters?" Asked the king.

“I want expensive jewellery,” said Princess Merah Muda.

“I want sparkling cloth silk,” Princess Oranye said. The king’s nine daughters asked for the gift that was luxurious and expensive to his father.

But princess kuning was different. He thought for a moment, the she held his father’s arms.

“Father, I only want you safely return,” she said. His older sisters laughed her.

“My daughter, that’s very kind of you. Of course, I will come back safely and the beautiful gift for you,” said the king.

Not long afterwards, the king then left the palace. He was accompanied by some soldiers.
During the king’s trip, the behavior of nine daughters was increasingly naughty and lazy. They often rebuked the caretaker’s foster and told the servant to do all they ordered. Because they were busy following the request from the pussy daughters, the attendant could not clean the palace garden. Seeing this, Princess Kuning was very sad, because the garden was favorite place of the king.

Then, Princess Kuning took the broom and began to clean the garden. Princess Kuning cleaned the dry leaves that fell on the ground, she also pulled out the wild grass, and she cut the tree twig. Not so long after that, the garden looked clean again. Actually, the caretaker’s foster did not allow her to do the job, but Princess Kuning continued to do the job.

Having seen her sister cleaned the garden, the older sisters ridiculed and laughed at her.

“Look! It seems we have a new servant,” said a person among them.

“Hi, the servant. The waste is still here!” said the other while throwing the waste.

Originally, the palace garden was already clean, but it was the palace garden was already clean, but it was full of the waste again because of that. Princess Kuning just quiet and cleared the wastes again. The incident happened repeatedly until Princess kuning felt tired.

“You were really excessive. Father should not bring anything for you. All you have to do was annoying!” said Princess Kuning angrily.

“By the way, I am bored. Let’s bathe in the lake then!” asked Princess Nila.

They left Princess Kuning alone. It was happened every day, until their father came home. When the king arrived in the palace, his nine daughters were still playing in the lake, while Princess Kuning was arranging the flower in the palace terrace. Knowing that, the king became very sad.

“My beautiful daughter, I could not give anything except green stone necklace, not the yellow colour, your favorite colour!” said king.

The king had indeed looked for the yellow stone necklace anywhere, but he could not get it.

“It’s allright father. This green stone was really pretty! Look, it looks really harmonious with my yellow clothes,” Princess Kuning said gracefully.

“The most important is father has come back. I will make a cup of tea for you father,” she said again.
When Princess kuning was making tea, her older sisters arrived. They still talked about the gift they got from their father. No one remembered about Princess Kuning. The next day, Princess Hijau saw Princess Kuning wore her new necklace.

“My sister, your green necklace to me, not you,” answered Princess Kuning. Having heard the answer, Princess Hijau became angry. She immediately looked for his relatives to incite them.

“That necklace belongs to me, but she took it from father’s pocket. We must punish her because of it!” said Princess Hijau.

They then agreed to seize the necklace. Not so long afterward, Princess Kuning emerged. Afterwards, her sister immediately caught and struck his head. But as a result, it was really bad. Because of the struck, Princess Kuning was unconscious and finally died.

“Oh my God! How is this? What did we do?” they panicked got nervous.

“We must bury her!” said Princess Jingga. Afterwards they held Princess Kuning’s body, and then buried her in the palace garden.

Princess Hijau was also burying the garden stone necklace, because she did not want it anymore. When the king looked for Princess Kuning, there was no one knew where she went. To cover his crime, her sister then was silent. Saw all silent the king was very angry.

“The guards! Search and find Princess Kuning!" He shouted.

After searching out in all the corners of the palace through days and months, no one succeeded in finding her. The king was very sad.

“I am not a good father,” he said. “Later, I will send my children to study and sharpen the character at a place far away from here!”

Then, the king sent his daughters to go to school in the far country.

After Princess Kuning was not in the palace, the king was often seen daydreaming in the palace garden. He was feeling sad to think about the Princess Kuning who was last and until now, she never returned.

One day, when the king sat in the garden, he was surprised by the existence of plants that emerged on the place where Princess Kuning was buried. The king surprised to see that.

“What plant is this? Its stick like a princess’ robe, its leaves round sparkled like the green stone necklace, its flower is white yellowish and very fragrant! This plant reminds me of my daughter, Princess Kuning. All right, I will give you name Kemuning!" Said the king sadly.

Since then, people called the plant the Kemuning Flower. The Kemuning Flower could be used to make hair fragrant.

Its stick was used to make beautiful boxes, where as its bark was made for the face powder.

The Frog and The Jewelery

The Story of The Frog and The Jewelery

Long time a go, lived an old widow with her two daughters. The eldest has lot of similarities to the mother. Their face and character were almost the same. When they were together, no body noticed that in fact, they were mother and daughter. They both were arrogant, greedy, selfish and underestimate.

The youngest was similar to the father, who had passed away. She was kind, warm, friendly and polite. Everybody said that the youngest was beautiful and behave. Most of them liked her very much. The mother gave more attention to the eldest rather than to the youngest. In fact, the youngest was treated bad, she had to do all the house work by herself, she did cook, collect water, clean, and laundry. While the mother and the eldest sister were just resting lazy in the house. But the youngest did it all without complain.

When the water was empty, the youngest took the water soon, although the water sources was far a way from home.

One day, the mother asked the youngest to take the water

“Take the water now, it is empty and I really need it !”

“That’s right you better do it fast!” added the sister.

The youngest soon, went te the water sources without saying a word. Arrived at the water sources, the youngest filled earth earthenware flask with a neck.

Suddenly, an old poor women with her old clothes came to her.

“would you mind helping me?” asked the old women.

“What can I do for you ?” answered the youngest. “Please help me to bring me the water. I am very thirsty,” asked the old women again.

“sure, my pleasure,” said the youngest.

The sook the water right a way and gave it to the old women. She held earthenware flask with neck, so that the old lady could drink it easily.

“It’s really fresh, I am not thirsty anymore,” said the old lady.

Suddenly the old woman turned into a feiry. Apparently she changed her look to test youngest, how siceres was her heart.

“you are very beautiful, kind, polite and helpful, I can not give you a reward for you kindness.”

“forgive me, but I only want to help, specially those who need. As long as I can, then I will, ” said the youngest politely.

“You are very nobel, and for your kindnees I will give you my bless, from now on, flower or gold will came out from your mouth for every word you say,” said the feiry.

After the feiry disappeared, the youngest went back home. Arrived home, instead of saying thank you, the mother and the sister were angry to her.

“what took you so long ha!!! Have you play around and fall a sleep? You are just lazy, “shouted the mother.

“I am sorry, I am late,” said the youngest.

Soon after she spoke, a miracle happened. From her mouth, came out two flowers, two shiny pearls and two beautiful jewels. Remarkable, apparently the feiry word was proven.

“My God what is this this all? am I dreaming or real ?” said the mother surprised. “I see pearl, jewel and flower came out from your mouth !!”

“My child, what is going on? how can this happen?” asked the mother curious.

For the first time in her life, she called the youngest, "My child” the mother insisted to know the truth.

Innocently, the youngest started to tell her the story. While she was speaking, the flower, pearl and jewel came out from her mouth. It did not stop until she finished speaking.

“It is a miracle,” said the mother.

“ I have to send my eldest down to the water sources so that she can get what the youngest get,” tricked the mother. Soon, she called the eldest,

"Came here my love. Look!, what came out from your sister’s mouth. There were jewelery come out from her mouth whenever she speak something. Don’t you want to have it too, my dear? Now you better go to the water sources, and when you meet an old women, who will ask you to take the water, you have to do it !!” treat her well and nice. It must be hard but you have to! remember my words!” said the mother to the eldest.

“It’s impossible, my sister will be happy if she see me in misery,” saud the eldest angry.

“Do not argue just go and obey my words!” shouted the mother again. Finally the eldest went to the water sources with hard feeling. She was angry and lazy. She took earthenware flask with a neck and spout made from silver.

Not long after that the eldest arrived at the water sources. Few minutes later an old woman with beautiful clothes came to her, just like her mother predicted.

“My child, would you mind taking the water for me?” asked the old woman.

“What did you say? I do not come here to help you taking the water! And what make you think you deserve to get my help? Go get yourself a water if you thirsty!” shouted the eldest.

“How could you? You are arrogant, impolite and rud. For that reason, I will give you my bless, from now on, will come out snake, and I disguisting from frog from your mouth for every word you say”. Apperntly the old woman was a feiry who turned serself to test how good or bad people’s heart.

The next, the eldest went back home. Actually her mother was expecting her,

"Now, what is your story my dear?" asked her. And the eldest answered the question rude and impolite. Suddenly two frogs, two snakes came out from her mouth.

“Oh, oh, what is going on? how can this happen? It must be your sister’s trick. She has planed this before. I will punish her!" shouted the mother and she ran hurry to look for the youngest. When she met her, she bit and shouted at her,

"Damn you ! Do you want to hurt us?!?!" she bit and bit again, her mouth did not step shouting at her. Afraid by her mother and the sister, the youngest ran and hid herself in the wood.

When she hid in the wood, she met a prince charming who was hunting. Amazed by her beauty, the prince could not stand watching her crying. “My lady, what are you doing in this wood ? and why are you crying?”

“Your honour, my sister was the one who made me here”. Heat moment, the prince saw flowers, pearls and jewels came out from her mouth.

When the story finished, the prince began more interested on her. Not only beautiful, the youngest was also nice and kind. He began to fall in love with her. He believed that the youngest was the one he looked for. She deserved to be his wife. The prince asked the youngest to come to his palace, returned back with him. Meanwhile the eldest was rid by her own mother. In the end, the eldest lived in misery, poor and lost in the wood. Since that moment no body heard about her anymore.

The Frog Prince

The Story of The Frog Prince

Once upon of time there was a kingdom led by a wise king. The kingdom blessed by fertile soil and good harvest. The people lived wealthy and happy.

The palace was big and strong. Surrounded by thick wood and beautiful lake. The king had three daughters. There were all beautiful lake. And that made the king felt complete. But among those three, the youngest was the most beautiful.

Around the palace, there was a beautiful lake. Usually, the youngest princess played on the lake during the season.

One day, when the youngest princess played on the wood and sit near the lake, she was bore, and started to play with her golden ball. She played catch and throw. Up and down, again and again. She loved her golden ball very much. Unfortunately the golden ball slipped from her hand. The golden ball rolled and fell into the lake. The youngest princess was really sad. She just looked at her ball, rolling and falling and then gone.

The youngest princess confused. She wanted to have her ball back but she did know how. Finally she cried. She cried for a long time, louder and louder. Suddenly she heard a voice, a man was talking to her.

“What make you cry? Why are you sad, my lady? Your cry should melt the hardest stone I have ever seen before,” your cry break my hear…,” said a frog.

The youngest princess looked around. She tried to find the voice.

“Who is talking? I see no body here, just me” whispered her. Finally she saw a big frog with it’s ugly big head on the surface of the water lake.

She confused so that she dared to ask. “Is that you who is talking to me ?”

“Yes my lady, ” answered the big frog.

“Do not be worry and stop crying, I think I could help you taking your golden ball back to you, but I you to do something for me also,” said the frog.

“Allright, anything you want, my silk robe, or jewelery ? or pearl ?, or my gold crown ? anything you want but promise me you will take my golden ball back to me,” said the youngest princess excitingly.

“I am sorry my lady, I am not interesting on your jewelery or pearl or gold crown you have offer me. I only want to you to like me, treat me as friend, sit on your chair, eat and drink on your plate and glass, and the last, share your bed with me. If you agree with me, then I will dive to the bottom of the lake and take your golden ball back to you”

Without second thought, the princess agreed, “I agree. I promise to do anything you want me to do as long as you keep your promise too,” said the princess.

"It is fair enough although I think it is impossible that a frog could speak either live on the land for so that long. A frog only live on the water with his kind, singing and waiting until the rain fall,” whispered the princess.

Heard the princess’s promise, soon the frog started to dive. Several minutes later the frog returned with his mouth holding the golden ball and threw it to the princess immediately.

The youngest princess was very happy. Soon she caught her golden ball and ran home.

“Hey…, wait for me! ” shouted the frog. “Take me with you, you knew I can not ran as fast as you…” shouted the frog again. But the princess ignored him. She was too exciting so that she did not care about the frog and the promise she made. The frog disappoint and returned back to the lake.

The next morning, the king had a lunch with his youngest princess. Suddenly, they heard a jump voices at the stairs. The jump voices followed by knock on the door. Behind the door, heard a sad voice,

” My Lady, My Princess… please open the door for me and let me in".

Soon, the princess opened the door and she was shock when she saw a frog in front of her. Instead of letting the frog in, the princess closed the door in a hurry. She returned back to her chair, but she acted strange and worry.

“How can he come to this palace ?” whispered her.

The king worried about his daughter and he asked, “Something bother you my princess? Is there any bad guy behind that door ?”

“No, there is no bad guy, just the frog, an ugly disguisting frog,” answered the princess.

“And what does the frog want, so that you act terrify and scare? “ asked the king. Then the princess started to tell her father the story about her and the frog on the lake.

“I never tought that the frog will come to the palace and ask about the promise.”

“My lady, my princess…, please open the door for me. Do you forget about the promise you have made yesterday?”

“My dear, you must keep your promise because promise is a promise. Now, open the door and let him in, ” asked the king again.

With hard feeling, the princess walked to the door and opened it. Soon, the frog jump inside and followed the princess to her chair.

“My lady, pick me up and let me sit next to you,” asked the frog again. Afraid by her father, the princess prepared a dishes to had lunch together with the frog. When the meal served, soon the frog ate it using his tongue.

“It is really disgusting, the frog has no manner,” whispered the princess. I am not feeling hungry anymore grumbled her.

“Kwok…, I am, full now, I am tired my lady, take me to your bedroom and let me sleep on your arm, ” asked the frog again.

“My dear, you are the daughter of a king, you must keep your promise and gives the example to the people.”

Once again, hardly, the princess lifted the frog and took him to her room. Inside the room, the princess started to lay down on her bed, the frog came and said:

“My lady, remember your promise, now I am tired and I wanted to sleep next to you, better you do that or will report to your father".

The princess felt angry and annoyed, she took the frog and threw it to the wall,

"Enough ! yes I have made a promise, I do my best but I think it is to ridiculous !” shouted the princess angry.

Braak! …. Unbelieveable, when the frog fell to the floor, suddenly smoke came out from his body. When the smoke was gone remarkable, a prince charming showed up.

"Thank you my lady, you have save my life from the witch's curse. The magic spell dissapear and now I turn to my real," said the prince.

"My God, apologize me, for breaking my promise," said the princess affraid.

In the end, by the king's blessed the prince and the princess married. and they lived happy ever after.

Manik Angkeran and Putri Luh Cendrasari

Manik Angkeran and Putri Luh Cendrasari

(The Legend from Bali Iland, Indonesia)

In ancient live, there lived a king named Prabu Maha Sila. The king had a very beautiful daughter. Because of her beauty, she was famous throughout the country. The kings, the crown prince, or the prince fought to get the princess.

The king was very confused when much young man came to his palace. They consisted of king, princes, crown prince, adipati, even people who had supernatural power arrived wanted to propose his daughter to determine his prospective son-in-law, Prabu Maha Sila was very careful. This considering when his choice was unfair, for who was not chosen will be disappointed and made the disorder situation. Moreover possibly the war and bloodshed could happen.

“My daughter, I won’t let it happen,” Prabu Maha said to the daughter. “Ask to Hyang Maha Agung so that you choose the right man,” said Prabu Maha Sila.

Strengthened the heart of princes Luh Candrasasi.

“Father, don’t worry about that. I will choose whoever, as long as he provide my requirement,” said princess luh candrasasi.

“What requirement?” urged Prabu Maha Sila.

“Whoever can bring the white dragon eyes and its scales, he will become my husband. Whoever his person and wherever his origin,” answered Princess Luh Candrasasi. The princess Luh Candrasasi immediately told the requirement to the applicant.

“It’s really wise!” said the applicants.

Then, they immediately competed to look for the eyes and the scale of the white dragon. They spread to every corners of the country. They entered the jungles. The mountain, the valley or the cave were passed through by them. But, not a single applicant was successful. Moreover, some applicants were lost and could not return to his home.

In the meantime, apart from the Prabu Maha Sila’s royal territory, there was a young man from the common people. His name was Manik Angkeran. He heard that in the royal palace, the daughter of the king held the contest.

“Anyone who succeeded in getting the eyes and the scale of the white dragon will be accepted as his husband.”

Manik Angkeran dreamt about meeting the princess Luh Candrasasi. In his dream, Manik Angkeran fell in love with Luh Candrasasi, so did Luh Candrasasi. Seeing the reality, Manik Angkeran immediately appeared before his master in the white dragon cave. Manik Angkeran asked for a help to his master to look for the eyes and the scale of the white dragon.

“Manik Angkeran, you have to prepare to sacrifice anything for the sake of your sweetheart, will you?” asked Manik Angkeran’s master who wore white coat. Manik Angkeran promised to sacrifice all he had, the spirit and the body.

“Good. I also dare to make a sacrifice for the sake of other person that need some help,” said Manik Angkeran’s master.

“Well, now see the real of me,” said Manik Angkeran’s master. Suddenly, the master’s body changed into a white dragon.

Manik Angkeran was really shocked to see this.

“This is my original shape actually. A white dragon. Because of my serious prayer, I am allowed by god to change my body into humankind. And I must be willing to give the help to whoever need help. Moreover, with you as the pupil that I really love,” said Manik Angkeran’s master that has changed the shape became a white dragon.

The white dragon immediately pried up his two eyes by himself and shook his body hard, so as the scales on his body fell into the ground.

“Now, please receive my two eyes and ten slivers of the scale of my body. And give those immediately to your sweetheart luh candrasasi,” said white dragon.

“And remember my words, if in the future you will have the male child, give him a name “Naga Rangsang”.
Whereas, if it is a daughter, it is up to you to give her name. and now it’s time for me to see Hyang Maha Agung.

After saying this, the white dragon was disappeared. With the sad feeling, Manik Angkeran immediately took two eyes and ten scales of the white dragon. Then, he hurried to appear before Princess Luh Candrasasi.

After arriving in the palace, Manik Angkeran handed over two eyeballs and the scale of the white dragon. Of course, Princess Luh Candrasasi was happy. She had seen the person who filled the requirement that was determined. Then, not so long afterwards princess Luh Candrasasi married Manik Angkeran. Prabu Maha Sila was really relieving.

But, Manik Angkeran was sad. He often felt hopeless.

“My dear husband, why do you look sad? Anything you are thinking of?” urged Princess Luh Candrasasi.

“There’s something you have to know, my wife. In fact, my age was very short. When the sun begins to set, I must leave this world,” revealed Manik Angkeran sadly.

It can’t be described how the pain that was experienced by Luh Candrasasi. Suddenly he fainted and his soul left his body.

At the time, Luh Candrasasi saw his husband’s soul was lifted by god; the soul of Luh Candrasasi immediately pursued him.

“It is not the time for you to die?! You will die if you gave birth a son,” the God said.

“No! I want to follow my husband! “Answered the soul of Luh Candrasasi.

“I am not possible to give birth to a son, if my husband dies now. Then please give my husband back, let him to return to the world. I do not want to be apart from my husband,” said the soul of Luh Candrasasi. Hearing the request of Luh Candrasasi’s soul, god immediately granted her request.

In fact, god only tested Luh Candrasasi’s loyalty against Manik Angkeran that came from the common people. God immediately wiped off the forehead of the two souls. A miracle happened. Manik Angkeran and Luh Candrasasi’s body moved and rose slowly. They lived again. The husband and wife lived happily ever after.

End

Following is the other Story of Putri Luh Cendrasari and Manik Angkeran:

Long time ago, there was a kingdom and Prabu Maha Sila was a king. He had a beautiful daughter. Her name was Putri Luh Cendrasari. Many young men fell in love with her. They wanted to propose her to be their wife.

The king asked his daughter to choose carefully. Some of the men were princes from other kingdom. The king did not want to make the men disappointed and it would start a war.

Putri Luh Cendrasari understood. She held a competition. She would marry a man who could bring her the eyes and the scales of a white dragon. All the participants agreed. They started to look for a white dragon.

It was not easy to find a white dragon. Some of them climbed the mountains and some of them swam in the sea. However they still could not find the white dragon. One by one the participants gave up.

One of the participants was Manik Angkeran. He was not a prince. He was just a villager. Manik Angkeran really wanted to marry Putri Luh Cendrasari. Actually the princess also fell in love with Manik Angkeran.

She really hoped he could win the copetition. Manik Angkeran went to his teacher in his cave. The teacher was meditating. Manik Angkeran told his teacher about Putri Luh Cendrasari and the competition.

"What will you do to win the competition?" asked the teacher.

"I will do anything, Master. If I have to sacrifice my soul, yes... I will do it," said Manik Angkeran.

"I really admire your persistence. I can see that you really love her. And I also really love you, Manik Angkeran. And I will do anything to make you happy."

The teacher continued, "Actually I am a white dragon. Gods allowed me to be human," said the teacher.

Later an amazing things happened. The teacher slowly turned into a white dragon. Manik Angkeran was very surprised. He did not know that his teacher actually a white dragon.

The white dragon took out his eyes and shook his body. The scales fell off. He gave his eyes and his scales to Manik Angkeran. Then the white dragon disappeared. He went back to heaven.

Manik Angkeran was very sad. He lost his beloved teacher. He immediately went to the palace. The princess was happy. The winner was Manik Angkeran. They soon got married.

Not long after that the princess was pregnant. Everybody was happy except Manik Angkeran. He knew he had to fulfill his promise. He would die soon.

Manik Angkeran was talking to Putri Luh Cendrasari. Suddenly he fell down. Putri Luh Cendrasari saw the gods took manik Angkeran's spirit.

She cried. She asked gods not to take her husband. She told gods that she wanted to follow her husband. She also wanted to die.

The Gods answered, "It's not your time to die. You are pregnant."

"But I really want to be with my husband," said the princess.

Actually the gods did not want to take Manik Angkeran's spirit. They just want to test the princess if she really loved him, knowing that he was just a villager, The gods answered her request. Slowly Manik Angkeran came back to life.

He lived again. Since then Manik angkeran and Putri Luh Cendrasari lived happily ever after.

Ajisaka - The Legend from Java Island

Ajisaka

(The Legend from Java Island, Indonesia)

Once upon a time, there was a young man named Ajisaka. He had two followers, Dora and Sembada. They sailed from their country, Hindustan. They used sailing boat and went south. Ajisaka had heard a beautiful island named Jawa Dwipa. Jawa Dwipa was a rich island. He was so interested with this island.

Unfortunately, the weather was bad. There was also a storm and their boat was crashed. After a few months was floating in the sea, their boat was finally canst on the island named Majeti.

“There were no people in this island, it was so quiet,” said Ajisaka.

“What is the name of the island, master?” asked Dora.

“Well, I don’t know. We haven’t meet some one yet. So we can’t asked about the name of this island,” replied Ajisaka.

“Why don’t we give name of this island, master” Sembada gave advice.

“Yes, I will give name for this island, the name is Majeti island,” said Ajisaka.

They took some relax and repaired the crashed boat, when the boat was ready, the went away. But, unfortunately Sembada was sick, so he was left in the island.

When they started their journey, Ajisaka told something to Sembada, without Dora’s knowing, Ajisaka give him magic dagger.

“Sembada, please bring this dagger to protect yourself. When I arrived in Jawa Dwipa, I will be back here to pick you up. Remember, don’t give this dagger to anybody, except me,” said Ajisaka.

“Yes, master. I will remember that,” replied Sembada.

After that, Ajisaka and Dora left Majeti island. The boat dock to Jawa Dwipa island. After got off from the island, Ajisaka and Dora visited a house, owned by an old widow.

“What is the name of this village, Nyai ?” asked Ajisaka.

“It is Sengkeran village,” said the old widow.

“And the country?” asked Ajisaka again.

“Medang!” said her.

The woman was called as Nyai Sengkeran by Ajisaka. Nyai Sengkeran felt happy with Ajisaka and Dora’s coming. She lived alone. She regarded the two men as his own son.

Ajisaka helped Nyai Sengkeran worked in her ricefield. Ajisaka was a good and well-mannered the man. All of the villagers liked him.

“It is really a nice village. I liked to live here. And, the villagers is so friendly,” Ajisaka said to one of the villagers.

“Yes, it is. But, the villagers always feel afraid and worried,” replied the villagers.

“Why they feel afraid?” asked Ajisaka.

“Well, the King of Medang is very cruel,” answered Nyai Sengkeran.

“Really, what he had done to the villager?” asked Ajisaka.

“He always asks for the villager to be his meal. It is very scary. We are always worried to wait when is our turn to be his meal,” said the villager sadly.

“He’s really a cruel King, this I s terrible,” said Ajisaka.

Ajisaka wanted to meet and knew the King Dewata Cengkar.

“I want to meet King Dewata Cengkar and become his follower,” said Ajisaka.

The villagers and Nyai Sengkeran warned Ajisaka that what he want to do was a really dangerous thing. But Ajisaka still wanted to do his plan. He wanted to be close to Dewata Cengkar, and some day he would beat the King, so the villagers didn’t feel afraid anymore.

One day, several commanders of the Medang Kingdom visited Sengkeran village. The villagers felt so afraid. If the commanders visited the village, it meant that there would be one of the villager who became Prabu Dewata Cengkar’s meal. Ajisaka comforted the villagers. He instructed the villagers to stay at Nyai Sengkeran’s house.

When the commanders saw Ajisaka, they arrested Ajisaka.

They wanted to bring Ajisaka to the palace and became Prabu Dewata Cengkar’s meal.

And then Ajisaka was brought to the palace. All of the villagers felt sad. But, Dora comforted her. He said that the villagers no need to be worried, because Ajisaka was a strong man and had a great supernatural power.

Prabu Dewata Cengkar was a giant. His body was huge and scary. His face was ugly. But Ajisaka didn’t feel afraid of him. When Prabu Dewata Cengkar asked Ajisaka to be his meal, Ajisaka proposed a requirement.

“before you eat me, can I ask one thing?” asked Ajisaka.

“what do you want? just say it!!!” scolded Dewata Cengkar. His voice was like a thunder.

“I just want to ask a piece of land as wide as my turban!!” Ajisaka showed his turban.

Dewata Cengkar agreed with Ajisaka’s requirement. Ajisaka asked Dewata Cengkar did what Ajisaka’s said.

But, there was a miracle. When the turban was pulled, it seemed longer and longer. Prabu Dewata Cengkar kept going back to pull Ajisaka’s turban. Miraculously, Ajisaka’s turban was getting longer and longer. Prabu Dewata Cengkar finally arrived on the edge of south sea which was really sheer, Ajisaka pulled out the turban until Prabu Dewata Cengkar fell into the sea. After that, Dewata Cengkar transformed himself into a white crocodile.

After a battle between Ajisaka and Dewata Cengkar, which finally was won by Ajisaka, the citizen of Medang Kingdom felt secure from fear. They admired Ajisaka as their hero, Ajisaka event was crowned as the new King of Medang Kingdom.

Unfortunately, he had no weapon. As a King, he must have a weapon. He remembered about the dagger in Majeti island. Ajisaka instructed Dora to take the dagger. Dora obeyed what Ajisaka instructed.

And then Dora went to Majeti island. At Majeti island Dora met Sembada and told what Ajisaka was said. Dora asked for the dagger. But Sembada refused it. Sembada also said that Ajisaka told him not to give the dagger to anyone except Ajisaka himself. That’s why Sembada refused to give the dagger to Dora.

They argued their opinion. Both of them actually was right, because both were carried on what their leader said. Finally, they fought to defend their opinion. Both of them was powerful. They killed each other. Then both of them were dead.

Meanwhile, Ajisaka felt that there was something happened. And it was a bad instinct. He finally went to Majeti island to see what happened. He was so shocked when he saw both of his followers were dead. He regretted what happened. To give a honour to Dora and Sembada, he carved Javanese letter in a stone.

The letters are : ha na ca ra ka da ta sa wa la pa dha ja ya nya ma ga ba tha nga.

ha na ca ra ka             : There were two messengers.

da ta sa wa la              : They fought

pa dha ja ya nya          : Both of them were strong

ma ga ba tha nga        : They were dead

Rani The Elephant

Rani the Elephant

Rani is a big grey elephant.
Deepu is getting married and Rani will carry Deepu to his wedding.
Everyone is talking about the wedding.
Everyone will be wearing new clothes to look their best.
Rani is sad, she is plain and grey.
How can she look bright and beautiful for Deepu's wedding?

"What's the matter?" said Beena the Butterfly.

"I wish I could be bright and beautiful for Deepu's wedding."

"l think I can help you." she said, and fluttered away.
Beena the Butterfly flew to her friend Tony the Tiger.
"Can you give some of your stripes to Rani the Elephant?
She wants to look bright and beautiful for Deepu's wedding."
"Yes, I will give Rani some of my stripes."
So Tony the Tiger sent some of his stripes to Rani the Elephant.
Then Beena the Butterfly flew to Lucky the Leopard.
"Can you give some of your spots to Rani the Elephant?
She wants to look bright and beautiful for Deepu's wedding."
"Yes, I will give Rani some of my spots."
So Lucky the Leopard sent some of his spots to Rani the Elephant.

Then Beena the Butterfly flew to Sita the Snake.
"Can you give some of your zig-zags to Rani the Elephant?
She wants to look bright and beautiful for Deepu's wedding."
"Yes, l will give Rani some of my zig-zags."
So Sita the Snake sent some of his zig-zags to Rani the Elephant.

Then Beena the Butterfly flew to Pritam the Parrot.
"Can you give some of your colours to Rani the Elephant?
She wants to look bright and beautiful for Deepu's wedding."
"Yes, I will give Rani some of my colours."
Then Pritam the Parrot sent some of her colours to Rani the Elephant.

Now Rani is bright and beautiful!
Deepu is ready for his wedding but where is Rani his plain grey elephant?

Deepu does not recognise Rani. Rani is worried.

Suddenly Rani makes a secret noise that only Deepu will know.
Deepu is filled with joy. It is Rani!

Rani carries Deepu to his wedding where he meets his bride.

Rani the big and beautiful elephant is now very famous.

She is invited to weddings in towns and villages.

Everyone has heard how her friends shared what they had to make her happy.

Story Rumpelstiltskin

Rumpelstiltskin

Once there was a miller who was very poor and very boastful. He had a beautiful daughter whom he loved very much and whom he tried to keep protected from the world.

One day she was playing in her garden when she met Boy. They became friends and he told the miller’s daughter all about the selfish king. Boy worked in the palace for the king. The Miller was not happy about his daughter talking to Boy.

One day the miller happened to be talking to the king.   The miller was so vain and proud of his daughter that he stupidly said to the king, “My daughter can spin straw into gold.”

Now the king was very greedy and he loved money and gold. When he heard the miller’s boast, he said, “How fascinating! If your daughter is as clever as you say, bring her to the palace, and we will see what she can do.”

When the daughter was brought to the king he took her to a room that was full of straw, and gave her a spinning wheel. He then left her after saying, “Off you go then. All this straw must be spun into gold by tomorrow morning. If you don’t manage this, I will have you killed.”

She sat down in one corner and started to cry. She didn’t know what to do. How on earth could she spin straw into gold? All of a sudden, the door opened and in hobbled a little funny looking man. He said, “Good evening. What are you crying for?”

“Oh,” she said, “I must spin this straw in to gold by tomorrow morning and I don’t know how.”

“What will you give me,” said the little man, “if I do it for you?”

“My necklace,” replied the miller’s daughter.

The little funny looking man took the necklace and sat himself down at the spinning wheel. Whirr, Whirr, Whirr, three times the wheel went round and the first reel was full. Whirr, Whirr, Whirr, three times the wheel went round and the second reel was full. He worked well into the night, happy in his work, until all the work was done and all the straw was spun into gold.

When the king unlocked the door and came into the room he was amazed and astonished. He was delighted with the reels of gold. But the king was a greedy man and his heart swelled with greed. This was not enough for him. Now he wanted more. So he took the miller’s daughter into a larger room that was also full of straw, and again told her to spin all the straw into gold or he would have her killed.

Again, the king locked the door and she started to weep. But all of a sudden the little funny looking man came in again and said, “ What will you give me this time to do your task?”

“This ring on my finger,” she replied. So the little man took her ring and started work. Whirr, Whirr, Whirr, three times the wheel went round and the first reel was full. Whirr, Whirr, Whirr, three times the wheel went round and the second reel was full. He worked well into the night, happy in his work, until all the work was done and all the straw was spun into gold.

In the morning the king cam in again and was even more astonished to see that all the straw had been spun into gold once again. However his greed meant that he was still not satisfied, and he took the miller’s daughter to an even bigger room, also full of straw and said, “All this must be spun into gold by the morning. If you succeed, I shall have you killed.” (He thought to himself, “She could be my queen. She may only be a miller’s daughter, but I couldn’t find a richer wife in the whole world”)

As soon as she was left alone and started to cry, the funny looking little man came in again and said, “What will you give me this time for doing your task?”

“I have nothing left to give you,” sobbed the miller’s daughter.

“Then promise me,” he said, “if you ever become queen, to give me your first child.”

The miller’s daughter thought to herself, “That will never happen. The king will never marry a poor miller’s daughter!” So she promised the little man to give her what he wanted.

The little man sat down to work. Whirr, Whirr, Whirr, three times the wheel went round and the first reel was full. Whirr, Whirr, Whirr, three times the wheel went round and the second reel was full. He worked well into the night, happy in his work, until all the work was done and all the straw was spun into gold.

The king came into the room in the morning and found all that he had wished for, so he married the miller’s daughter the very next day, and she really did become queen.

A year later, she had her first child, and they were both very happy. She had forgotten all about her promise to the funny looking little man, until one day he suddenly appeared in her room and reminded her of it. The queen was horrified. She offered him all the riches in the kingdom if only he could forget her promise to him. She cried and cried and cried. In fact she cried so much that the little man took pity on her. “I will give you three days grace” he said. “If, in that time, you can find out what my name is, you can keep your baby.” Boy heard of the queen’s pain and went to speak to her. He saw how distressed she was so he went out into the world to try and seek out the funny looking little man and find out his name.

That night the Queen tossed and turned all night trying to think of all the odd names that she had ever heard. She sent out messengers around the kingdom, and across the land to ask what other names there may be. The next day, the little man came and she began to reel off some names. “Timothy, Benjamin, Casper, Melchior, Jerome” and all the other names she knew, but to all of them he said, “That’s not my name!”

On the second day she sent the messengers back out to found out more new names, and when the little man came back she tried all the funny, comical names she knew. “Scar-face, Bandy-legs, Sparerib, Turnip-head”, but he answered “No!” to all of them.

On the third day, after having many adventures and meeting many different creatures,   Boy came back. He told the queen, “As I walked through a thick forest yesterday, where the fox and the hare said goodnight to each other, I saw a little hut, and before the hut there burnt a fire, and round the fire danced a little funny looking man. As he was dancing, he sang:

Today I brew, tomorrow I bake,
And after that the child I I’ll take.
I’m the winner of the game,
Rumpelstiltskin is my name”.

When the queen heard this, she jumped for joy as she knew that this was surely the little man’s name.   As soon as her little visitor came into her room that night, she joked.

“Is it Tom?”

“No” laughed the little man.

“Is it Jas?”

“No.”

“Is it Sloppy Joe?”

“No.”

“Could it be………… Rumpelstiltskin?”

“Some witch must have told you that!” cried the little man and he stamped his foot so hard into the ground that his whole leg went in. He then was so angry that he pulled so hard to get his leg out and he split himself in two then disappeared!

So the queen kept her baby, and loved it all the more because she had so nearly lost it.
And her and her king, and the miller and Boy lived happily for a long time and never heard from the funny little man again.

The Firebird

Prince Ivan and his sister Katooshka lived with their father, the Tsar, in a castle in Russia. Of the two children, the Tsar preferred the daughter as she seemed to be more hard working than the son, but really it was the other way around, only Katooshka was very sneaky.

The children had to care for the Tsar’s greatest treasure, a tree with apples made out of gold. But one day it was discovered that a golden apple was missing from the tree. The next night another one was stolen. The next night the Tsar told Ivan and Katooshka to stay awake in the garden and find out who was stealing the golden apples.

Katooshka didn’t even try and stay awake, she just left it up to Ivan to do everything again. After a while Ivan saw the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. It was the Firebird. He ran after the Firebird, but got there just too late, although he did catch the Firebird’s tail, and one of the beautiful feathers came out in his hand.

In the morning, Katooshka shouted at Ivan for letting the robber get away. When the Tsar came to speak to them, she also said that Ivan has been very lazy and hadn’t done anything, so it was his fault that the Firebird had got away! The Tsar was very angry but he was amazed at the beauty of the feather. He sent his son away to catch the Firebird. He was not to return until he had caught the splendid bird. A long journey began.

First Ivan reached a creepy forest where he had to decide whether to go forward and be eaten by a wolf or go back and be a failure. Ivan was determined to find the Firebird and prove to his father that he wasn’t useless. So he entered the forest and there he encountered a toothless wolf. But how could a wolf be dangerous if he did not have any teeth? A pedlar had given Ivan a wolf’s tooth in his father’s city. The tooth was useful for polishing the golden apples to make them extra clean and shiny. Ivan took pity in the wolf and gave him the tooth. The wolf was very grateful and decided to accompany Ivan to the castle of Koschei the Deathless. (This was where they knew the Firebird was imprisoned)

But the evil wizard, Koschei the Deathless had another prisoner: Princess Vasilisa, princess of incomparable beauty. The wolf knew some facts about the princess and he issued Ivan with this warning.

“Do not look at her! She has been bewitched by Koschei the Deathless. He has turned her heart into wood, and hidden it so she could have no feelings. You will fall hopelessly in love with her, and she will never be able to return the feelings.”
The wolf was not the bravest of animals; he left Ivan to go into the castle on his own. Without the wolf there to remind him, Ivan forgot all the warnings and fell deeply in love with Vasilisa.

Now the prince had to master two difficult tasks: he had to rescue the Firebird and his princess. Before he had the chance to take the princess away, Koschei the Deathless appeared. He said that Baba Yaga, a terrible witch, had stolen the Firebird. Koschei the Deathless told Ivan that if he got the Firebird back from Baba Yaga, he would give Ivan the opportunity to choose between the princess and the Firebird. The wizard told Ivan how to find Baba Yaga, and how the Firebird was tied with a golden cord to Baba Yaga’s crow, Vanka.

Ivan set off to find the Firebird, riding on the wolf’s back. When they found the witch’s house, they saw that both Baba Yaga and the crow were fast asleep. Once again the wolf issued a warning to prince Ivan.

“Before you go, a word of warning. The Firebird will be fastened by a golden cord. Bring the Firebird, but leave the cord.”

Of course Ivan forgot this warning, he went to get the Firebird, he was about to leave with the Firebird with the golden cord still tied to the it, when Vanka the crow wakes up and squawks and squawks. Baba Yaga also wakes up and now Ivan was captured.

The wolf heard all this and went and fetched princess Vasilisa. Vasilisa pretended to be a pedlar woman and tricked Baba Yaga in to letting her into the house. When Baba Yaga and the crow were once again asleep, Ivan, the Firebird and princess Vasilisa ran away.

They all went back to Koschei’s castle. Ivan was then stuck. He had to choose between the Firebird and the princess. He would not be allowed back in his father’s house if he didn’t bring back the bird, but how could he leave his beloved princess behind. Koschei (as he was truly evil) then tried to turn Ivan’s heart into wood. Vasilisa saw this and suddenly burst into tears.

“Stop!….. Stop that I tell you! Stop your crying!” shouted Koschei the Deathless.

In an instance, Vasilisa realised where he had hidden her heart …… in her tears. Koschei the Deathless died and Vasilisa’s heart was no longer wooden. Ivan then told the Firebird that he was free, but the Firebird chose to come to the Tsar’s castle with him.

When they arrived, Ivan’s horrible sister – princess Katooshka tried to prevent them showing the Firebird to the Tsar. She gave Ivan and Vasilisa two apples from the golden tree (she had poisoned them to try and catch the thief). Ivan and Vasilisa both died!

Now only the Firebird, who had promised to return a favour to Ivan, knew a solution. She flew to the fountain of life and therefore could return and revive the children with the magic water.

The Tsar now noticed how he had mistreated Ivan and that Katooshka should be punished forever. He banished her to lead a pedlar’s life. However, Ivan and Vasilisa also took pleasure in the thought of being free and jolly pedlars. Finally they all decided to become pedlars and lived happily ever after!

Arabian Nights

A group of Nomads arrive and set up their camp for the night. To amuse themselves they tell stories and act out plays. They tell a story about two brothers Shahzaman and Shahryar and they start to act out the story.

Shahryar is about to be married. His brother, angry at having been betrayed by his own wife says that he must not marry one girl but take a new bride every night. Shahryar does as his brother tells him and executes his new brides on the morning after each wedding. It is the job of the Grand Vizier to find new brides, but he soon runs out of young women and finds that he must offer his own daughters. Sheherazad, the older of the two, volunteers to be the first. She is a clever young woman and delays the wedding by starting to tell a story…………..

The story is about two brothers Kasim and Ali. Kasim is a rich merchant, Ali, a poor woodcutter. Ali is at the market when he sees a slave, Marjiana who is about to be sold. Marjiana consents to the sale even though Ali does not have enough money. Miraculously, he finds that some gold coins have appeared in his woodpile (Marjiana has hidden them there). Ali’s brother, Kasim, who hoped to buy Marjiana is furious, as is Jawan The Terrible, a robber who also wanted the slave.

Ali’s life with Marjiana prospers. One day he is cutting wood in the forest and he sees Jawan The Terrible ride up to a huge rock. Jawan says the words “open sesame” the rock opens into a doorway. Ali realises that this is where Jawan hides the loot from people he has robbed. Ali tries the magic words and finds himself in a cave full of treasure. He takes some home to Marjiana, who feels that taking the treasure was wrong. Ali wants to weigh his treasure so he dashes off to his brothers house . Kasim is suspicious and greedy and tricks Ali into telling him about the cave.

Kasim rushes off to find the cave and see the treasure for himself. He lets himself in using the magic words, but when he tries to get out he forgets how to. Kasim has a terrible night in the cave trying to remember the words to open the rock. He suddenly remembers and is about to say it when Jawan enters from outside. He is furious that his treasure has been found and leaves Kasim unconscious entombed in the cave to rot.

When Ali gets home she makes him go back to the cave to rescue Kasim. Ali is terrified, so Marjiana goes with him. They enter the cave but when Kasim wakes he is again only interested in taking as much of the treasure as he can. Kasim steals a large jar which he drags back to Ali’s house

Eventually Kasim is successful and opens the jar, except that instead of treasure, from the jar appears a huge Genie! The genie is so angry at being imprisoned in the jar for thousands of years that he says he will kill whoever releases him. Luckily Marjiana appears and tricks the genie back into his jar. Kasim, realising that again he has no treasure makes off with Ali’s gold.

Jawan, meanwhile is bent on revenge. He finds out from a healer woman that Kasim is at Ali’s house. She tells Jawan how to get there – but he gets lost, as does Kasim, staggering around the back streets with Ali’s treasure. When they bump into each other, Kasim, to save his own skin, says that the treasure belongs to Ali and that Ali knows the secret of the cave. Jawan, still threatening, forces Kasim to get them an invite to Ali’s house

Back at the house Kasim arrives and introduces Jawan as a visiting oil merchant who enters dragging a pretend jar of samples. In the jar is hidden one of Jawan’s band of robbers. Marjiana is suspicious and she hides in his room and during the night overhears the two plotting. She uncovers the jar with the genie in it, so that Jawan releases the genie thinking that he is letting out one of his men. He is swept off in a mighty wind. The genie is impressed with Marjiana’s resourcefulness and offers her a wish. Because she wants Ali safe from the temptation of riches, she asks that the cave and its treasure to be hidden under the sea. Ali sadly realises that Kasim has betrayed him.

Through this story Shahryar, who has been playing Ali realises that his brother Shahzaman, has been an evil influence. He has forced him to be cruel to his wives and Shahryar decides he has had enough. He stands up for himself, telling his brother to leave, Shahzaman has learned his lesson and asks for forgiveness. The two brothers are reconciled and Sheherazad and Shahryar can at last marry happily. With the end of the story the nomads story has come to an end.