Lessons and Fairy Tales

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Indonesian Fairy Tale: The Story of Raden Budog

Long ago. There was a traveler named Raden Budog who came from the South Sea. He lives with his beloved Dog and Horse. Wherever he goes, his dog and his horse always come along.

One day, Raden Budog dreams of meeting a very beautiful girl. For days, the girl's face always shook her mind. Finally, he decided to find the girl. Before leaving, he brought a machete and a grindstone. He rode on his favorite horse. His faithful dog walked in front as a guide.

After a few days of walking. He had not found the girl, the Dog and the Horse were very tired. However, Raden Budog still wants to continue his journey. They climb the hill and pass through the rocky road. However, when he arrived at Gunug Walang, suddenly his favorite horse fell. Raden Budog fell down, they rolled on the mountainside. Raden Budog grimaced in pain, all over his body filled with wounds.

They rest for a moment. Raden Budog ate the food he was carrying. While the Horse ate the grass and the Dog ran after the prey. After enough rest they continued their journey. Raden Budog saw his horse torn. The saddle was no longer usable and finally, Raden Budog walked on foot and guided his Horse.

They walked to an area called Tali Alas which is now known as Pilar. They continue to walk until they arrive at Cawar Beach, the scenery is very beautiful and the sea water is very clear. Finally Raden Budog threw himself and swam. Fresh sea water relieves fatigue.

After swimming, he continued his journey. He called his Horse and Dog to leave immediately. However, the two animals did not budge. Raden Budog has been shoving into the two animals. However, they do not want to move. They are silent like rocks. Finally, very sad. Raden Budog is alone.

Raden Budog continues his journey to Legon Waru. Arriving at Legon Waru, he felt exhausted. His shoulders were very painful because in his bag there was a very heavy grindstone. He was no longer able to carry the grindstone and he left the grindstone in Legon Waru.

Until now, in Legon Waru there is a coral called Karang Pangasahan. The coral is the incarnation of the grindstone belonging to Raden Budog. Raden Budog continues his journey along the coast. He never gave up on finding the girl of his dreams. His tiredness was gone every time he thought of the girl.

On the way, it suddenly rained heavily. Raden Budog is under a tree. When he was in the shade, he saw from the sand, the turtle tail appeared. Raden Budog was amazed to see turtles from large to the smallest running towards the sea. The area was then in Cipenyu manakan.

Dongeng ngeng Bahasa Indonesia Origin Tanjung Lesung

Despite the rain still falling, Raden Budog still wants to continue his journey. He doesn't want to waste time. He took a leaf to protect his body from the rain. The rain also did not subside, even dense. The sky was very dark and lightning struck. The day has started at night.

Raden Budog found a rock cave. Raden Budog entered the reef cave to rest. He closed the door of the Cave with the leaves he carried so as not to get wet. After enough rest he continued his journey. The rain has also stopped. Raden Budog immediately came out, and closed the door of the cave with the leaves he was carrying. Leaf Langkap it uterus attached to the cave door and can not be lepa. The reef cave was later named Meumpeuk Reef.

Raden Budog walked in his footsteps. Then, it arrived at the mouth of a river. As a result of the rain that fell with the river was flooded. Raden Budog could not cross that river. He wanted to go to the village across the river. I can't wait to cross the river. However, the water does not recede. In his heart he said. ‘’ Times flood damned.’’

The area where the flooded river was then known as Kali Caah. Which means river or flood times. After patiently waiting. Eventually, the river began to recede. Raden Budog crossed the river. So he arrived at the village which became his final destination.

When he arrived in the village. He heard the sound of a very melodious mortar collision. In the way that voice. The sound of the collision turned out to be from a dimple game played by the girls. One of those girls. The most beautiful in comparison to other girls.

The most beautiful girl was named Sri Poh Haci. She lives with her mother, Nyi Siti. Sri Poh Haci was the first to invent the game of dimples. He got the idea because he likes pounding rice . game dimples is called Ngagondang.

Indonesian Language Fairy Tanjung Lesung

In the village, it has become a tradition to play Ngagondang every will plant rice. However, this game should not be played on Friday’at. Because Friday is considered a sacred day for the villagers. When he saw Sri Poh Haci, Budog's raden heart immediately pounded. The girl is the girl who appears in his dreams. Raden Budog continued to watch the girls' dimples. Sri Poh Haci came home and Raden Budog saw him enter his house.

‘’ What is the need?’’ Ask nyai siti

‘’ Sorry, I am a traveler who happens to pass by here. I need a place to spend the night. Can I hitchhike overnight here?’’

‘’ Sorry young man. It's not that I didn't allow you to spend the night here. But, I am a widow and live alone with my daughter. Not good we accept a man to stay.’’ Answer Nyi Siti

Raden Budog is very disappointed to not be able to meet the girl of his dreams. Then he walked towards the bamboo divan which was not far from Nyi Siti's house. Raden Budog laid his body on the bamboo cot and fell asleep.

Suddenly he heard the soft voice of someone calling his name.

‘’ Raden, raden, wake up.’’ Say that soft voice

Raden Budog awoke and was surprised, because in front of him stood a very beautiful girl. The girl was Sri Poh Haci.

‘’ Wake up Raden, it is not good to sleep late in the afternoon like this.’’ His word.

They are acquainted and familiar. Soon they became lovers. At first Nyi Siti did not approve of their relationship because she did not know the origin of Raden Budog. However, he saw his daughter was very happy together with the man. He gave up and approved of their relationship.

Raden Budog and Sri Poh Haci are married. After marriage the habit of Sri Poh Haci playing Ngagondang is not also lost. Even now Raden Budog is playing it. Raden Budog always wants to play dimples every day. He also wants to play on Friday. His wife, in-laws and neighbors have tried to ban him. Raden Budog did not listen and insisted on playing.

Eagerly he sprinkled the dimples. He jumped to and fro following the sound of dimples.

Suddenly, the neighbors shouted while laughing amusedly pointing to Raden Budog rah . ‘’ Hahahaa.. funny once.’’

Raden Budog. Why did they laugh at him and call him a lutung. When he saw it, it turned out that his entire body was full of black feathers. In his bokon also grew a long tail.

Raden Budog was terrified and embarrassed. Then, he ran into the forest and hid there. The inhabitants called him Lutung Kasarung.

After the incident Sri Poh Haci left the village. She was very ashamed and regretted her husband's actions. According to the story, Sri Poh Haci then transformed into ‘’ Dewi Padi.’’

The village was later named Lesung Village. Because it is on the headland. The village was later named Tanjung Lesung.

Moral message from Indonesian Fairy Tale : The Origin of Tanjung Lesung is to follow the rules that apply somewhere. Remember the proverb where the earth is planted there the sky is held.