Folklore And Fairy Tales

Sigarlaki And Limbat

It used to be told about a reliable hunter named Sigarlaki. No hunted animal can escape from the throwing of a spear that he always carries every day.

Sigarlaki had a very loyal servant. Limbat, that's what it's called. Limbat always accompany Sigarlaki hunting. Every work commanded by Sigarlaki was always well done.

One day, Sigarlaki took Limbat to go hunting. With his sharp eyes. He's looking for his hunted animals. But, for some reason, that day all the animals seemed reluctant to come out of the nest. Not a single animal appeared to cross in front of Sigarlaki's eyes.

“Where did the animals go? Did they know of my arrival so that no one would dare to come out of the nest?” sigarlaki said in his heart.

Sigarlaki's eyes continued to sweep through the entire forest. But still the result is nil. Only small animals that were not worthy of being hunted passed by. The sun began to fall, the sign of the day began to turn twilight. But, not one animal managed to hunt him. Sigarlaki was upset, and he returned to his house without bringing any results.

Hunting for Sigarlaki is fun. In addition, hunting can also be said to be his livelihood. Because Sigarlaki hunted animals are a source of daily food.

Upon their arrival at home, suddenly Limbat saw that there was no more meat left over from his hunt yesterday. He soon met his master. “Master, sir.our hunting meat supply has been lost,” reported Limbat while struggling to reach Sigarlaki.

Sigarlaki who at that time was still very upset because he did not manage to get hunted animals without a second thought accused Limbat of stealing.

“Ah, how can it be lost? No one came into my house. It must have been you who stole it!” accuse Sigarlaki.

“Not, I didn't steal it. Where may I steal the property of Master,” denied Limbat.

How disappointed Limbat heart to hear the accusations of his master. How could he steal in the place of his master whom he had been following for so many years.

“Tega once master accused me of stealing the meat,” Limbat said inwardly.

Not feeling guilty, Limbat still defended himself from the accusation as a thief. Limbat who continue to deny the accusations against him makes Sigarlaki increasingly want to prove the truth. Finally, Sigarlaki asked Limbat to prove that it was not Limbat who stole.

“If you're not the one who stole, try to prove it. I'm going to stick my spear into the pool. You also have to dive into the pool. If this spear comes out earlier than you, then you're not stealing. However, if you come out first than this spear, it means you are the one who stole,” said Sigarlaki.

Despite feeling afraid, because of feeling innocent Limbat also agreed to the terms. Then, they went to the pond not far from where Sigaralaki lived.

Arriving at the pool, Sigarlaki stuck his spear into the pool. Limbat also entered and dived into the pool. However, not long after Sigarlaki had planted his spear, he saw an ****drinking forest in the pond. Not wanting to lose the opportunity to hunt the **** forest, Sigarlaki immediately lifted his spear and threw it towards the ****wood forest. But, that day was not a good day, the race was unsuccessful about***wooden forest. Thus should Sigarlaki have lost and Limbat should have been free from charges as a thief. However, Sigarlaki still did not accept. He insisted that the proof be repeated once more.

“Because I saw ****wooden, so this proof is considered invalid. Let's repeat the proof,” said Sigarlaki.

Limbat who wants to prove his innocence and then follow the wishes of his master. The proof was finally repeated once again. Sigarlaki then once again stuck his spear into the pool. Just as he had planted his spear, a large crab approached Sigarlaki's feet.

“Aauuu..,” scream Sigarlaki strong-strong. It was not realized the big crab had stamped his foot. He lifted his spear from the pool. Sigarlaki who was in pain jumped while holding his toes stamped by crabs. Thus, Limbat has once again managed to prove his innocence. Meanwhile, Sigarlaki indiscriminately accused people, exposed to punishment that is stamped large crabs.