Indonesian Folklore

  The Folklore of “Ande Ande Lumut”     In ancient times, there was a great Kingdom called the Kahuripan Kingdom. However, to prevent a brotherly war, the Kahuripan Kingdom was divided into two Kingdoms, namely the Kediri Kingdom and the Jenggala Kingdom. One day before King Erlangga died, he ordered to reunite the two kingdoms. Finally, the two Kingdoms agreed to unite the two Kingdoms, by marrying the Prince of the Jenggala Kingdom, namely Raden Panji Asmarabangun. With the beautiful daughter Dewi Sekartaji from the Kingdom of Kediri. However, the decision to marry Prince Raden Panji Asmarabangun to Princess Sekartaji was opposed by Princess Sekartaji's stepmother. Because the second wife of the kingdom of Kediri wants her daughter to become Queen Jenggala. Finally, he planned to kidnap and hide Putri Sekartaji and his birth mother. One day, Raden Panji came to the Kingdom of Kediri to marry Dewi Sekartaji. However, Putri Sekartaji had disappeared. Knowing this Prince

  The Folklore of “Bawang Merah” and “Bawang Putih”     In a village, there lived a widow with her two beautiful daughters, Bawang Merah and Bawang Putih. Bawang Putih's biological father who was also the husband of Bawang Merah's mother had died a long time ago, so Bawang Putih was the half-brother of Bawang Merah. Bawang Merah and Bawang Putih have different characters and personalities. Bawang Putih is diligent, kind, honest, and humble. Meanwhile, Bawang Merah was lazy, glamorous, proud, and envious. Bawang Merah's bad personality was made worse because her mother spoiled her. Her mother always gave her everything that she wanted. Bawang Putih did all the work at home. Washing, cooking, and cleaning the house and all the work is done by her. Meanwhile, Bawang Merah and her mother just spent time for themselves, because when they needed something, they could ask for Bawang Putih. Bawang Putih never complained about the bad luck she had to face. She always served

  The Legend of Reog Kendang Tulungagung   When the kahuripan kingdom was ruled by King Airlangga, his Commander-in-chief was a powerful man, named Butalocaya. Commander-in-chief Butalocaya has two sons, namely Joko Lodra and Lion Lodra. Expecting his children to be good leaders, Butalocaya educates his sons very hard. One day, the two sons were called butalocaya. Jaka Lodra wears a belt that resembles a buffalo horn. Seeing his behavior, Butaloaya became angry. Instantly his two sons were cursed. Jaka Lodra became a human with the head of a buffalo while Singo Lodra became a human with the head of a buffalo. For days and even months, the two sons of Butalocaya did not dare to leave the house. He was ashamed and afraid that his cruel parents would be known by others. And they decided to leave kahuripan. They finally decided to go to the forest west of the doho kingdom in Kediri. With the intention, his two sons granted his father's will to become leaders. So, off they go. J

Tales of the Tulungagung Regional, East Java "Mbok Rara Kembang Sore"     It is in a story, one day, Mbok Rara Kembang Sore, namely the son and daughter of Prince Danu, Adipati in Betak, was chatting in Tamansari. How surprised Mbok Rara Kembang Sore was when someone suddenly came to her place. Upon closer inspection, the person who came earlier was none other than his uncle, Prince Kalang. Prince Kalang said to Mbok Rara Kembang Sore, that his arrival was to seek protection to find a hiding place because he was being chased by Lembu Peteng. Of course, Mbok Rara Kembang Sore didn't mind if Prince Kalang hid in that place, because he was still his uncle, and at that time he was still being chased. Unexpectedly, the Ox Peteng who was chasing them had arrived and had already entered. Prince Kalang had arrived in Betak and entered Tamansari. When he learned that there was a very beautiful princess in Tamansari, Lembu Petang then asked, "Did Mbok Rara Kembang So

The Legend of   “Sangkuriang”     It is said that there was a child named Sangkuriang in a village. He often goes to the forest to hunt. Once, he saw a bird perched on a tree. Then he shot it and hit the target. Tumang was told to take it but Tumang carried out his orders. This of course made Sangkuriang angry and did not allow Tumang to come home. After arriving home, he told the incident to his mother. His mother immediately got angry and beat him. This is what makes Sangkuriang decide to leave the house and wander. His mother regretted doing this to her son. He always prayed that one day he would be reunited with his son. His prayer was finally answered and he was given a beautiful and youthful face. After wandering for a long time, Sangkuriang returned to his hometown. Seeing the many changes that had taken place in his hometown took him by surprise. While on the way he met his mother, Dayang Sumbi. However, Sangkuriang did not know that the woman was his mother. He i

  Indonesian Folklore Cindelaras from East Java     Once upon a time, In the Kingdom of Jenggala. There lived a king named Raden Putra. He had a very kind consort and a beautiful concubine. However, the Concubine's Beauty was not the same as her heart. Concubines Have Very Envy Of The Empress. The King's Two Wives Lived In A Very Magnificent Palace. The Concubine Starts Plotting Evil To Take The Empress' Position. He Teams Up With A Court Physician, To Carry Out His Plan. One day, the king's concubine pretended to be sick. The King Immediately Calls a Physician. After checking the condition of the concubine, the king asked what happened. "Your Majesty, there is someone who has put poison in the concubine's drink." The healer replied.   “Who would dare to do this to my concubine?” asked the king.   “The One Who Did This To Me Is Your Own Empress. It seems that the Empress wants to kill me so that Her Majesty's affection is only for her,

  Jaka Tarub   Once upon a time, in a village, there lived a widow named Mbok Randa. She lives alone because her husband has long passed away. One day, he raised a boy to be his son. His adopted son was named Jaka Tarub. Jaka Tarub also grew up. Jaka Tarub became a very handsome, dashing, and kind-hearted young man. He also has magic. Every day, he always helps his mother in the fields. Because he has a very handsome face, many beautiful girls want to be his wife. However, he doesn't want to get married yet. Every day his mother told Jaka Tarub to get married. However, he again refused his mother's request. One day Mbok Randa fell ill and breathed his last. Jaka Tarub was very sad. Since the death of Mbok Randha, Jaka Tarub often daydreams. Now the fields are abandoned. Examples of Legendary Folklore from Central Java The Story of Jaka Tarub "I work in vain. Who is the result for?” so muttered Jaka Tarub. One night, Jaka Tarub dreamed of eating deer meat. Whe