Folklore And Fairy Tales

Damarwulan And Minakjinggo

Patih Hudara was a patih in Majapahit Kingdom. However, feeling less able to carry out his duties, he resigned.

Time goes on. Hudara's son, Damarwulan, grew up to become an adult male. Damarwulan was eager to devote himself to the Majapahit Kingdom. Damarwulan was allowed to leave.

His mother advised him to meet his uncle, Logender, who became a coach in Majapahit. With the blessing of his parents, Damarwulan went to Majapahit.

Arriving at Majapahit, Damarwulan met Patih Logender. la also told the purpose of his arrival. Damarwulan pleaded with his uncle to be accepted as a servant in the Majapahit Kingdom. His uncle granted Damarwulan's request on one condition.

Damarwulan must keep his origins a secret. Damarwulan. Patih Logender gave Damarwulan a job as a grass-finder and horse-keeper.

Layang Seto and Layang Kumitir do not like Damarwulan. In contrast, Anjasmara, the youngest daughter of Patih Logender, liked Damarwulan. la asking his father that Damarwulan be released from his job as a lawn mower. Patih Logender is angry. Damarwulan was put in prison. One day the Queen of Majapahit received a guest messenger King Minakjinggo from the Kingdom of Blambangan. The envoy delivered a letter of encouragement from King Minakjinggo to Queen Ayu Kencana Wungu. The queen Ayu Kencana Wungu rejected King Minakjinggo's proposal.

Ratu Ayu soon meets Patih Logender. He asked Patih Logender to immediately release Damarwulan. By Queen Ayu Kencana Wungu, Damarwulan was ordered to immediately go to the Blambangan Kingdom. Damarwulan immediately left armed with a kris. la went to the Blambangan Kingdom with two of his guards. His names are Sabda palon and Noyogenggong.

After arriving in the Blambangan Kingdom, Damarwulan met with Wahita and Puyengan. Both were wives of King Minakjinggo. Minakjinggo was furious to see an uninvited guest with his wife. A war also took place. Both equally powerful. Minakjinggo took the weapon, the yellow wesi mace, his name. Minakjinggo hit Damarwulan with his gun. Damarwulan fell unconscious. With his bow, Minakjinggo left the unconscious Damarwulan.

Seeing Damarwulan unconscious, Wahita and Puyengan immediately helped him. Wahita had Puyengan steal Minakjinggo's yellow wesi mace. Wahita can take the yellow wesi mace and then rub the yellow west mace on Damarwulan's body. Immediately Damarwulan whistled. Wahita and Puyengan then asked Damarwulan to fight against Minakjinqqo, They said that Minakjinggo's power was in the weapon. Without his weapon Minakjinggo has no significant power.

Damarwulan followed the advice of Wahita and Puyengan. la then challenged Minakjinggo to battle again. It turns out that it is true what Wahita and Puyengan said. Minakjinggo is no longer. With ease, Damarwulan could defeat Minakjinggo. The death of the famous Minakjinggo King shook the entire Blambangan Kingdom. The soldiers were astonished to see the defeat of their king so quickly.

In front of the palace of Ratu Ayu Kencana Wungu awaits the arrival of Damarwulan. The news of Damarwulan's victory has reached the ears of Queen Ayu Kencana Wungu. The arrival of the valiant young man was greeted by the queen with various festive feasts. Queen Ayu Kencana Wungu is very grateful to Damarwulan.

In accordance with the instructions obtained by Ratu Ayu Kencana Wungu in his speech, Damarwulan was inaugurated as the husband of the queen. Patih Logender with Layang Seto and Layang Kumitir apologized to Damarwulan for their mistake. Damarwulan understands and forgives them. Damarwulan who patiently faced the trials of life finally got happiness.