KEBO IWA

ONCE upon a time in Bali, a man and his wife were praying. They have been married for a
long time but did not have any children. They asked God to give them a child. They prayed
and prayed.
God finally answered their prayers. The wife, then, got pregnant and they had a baby boy.
They were very happy.
The baby was extraordinary. He was very much different from other babies. He ate and drank
a lot. Day after day he ate more and more. His body was getting bigger and bigger. And by
the time he was a teenager, his body was as big as a buffalo. People then started to call him
Kebo Iwa.
Because of his eating habit, Kebo Iwas parents spent a lot of money to buy his food in large
amount. They finally went bankrupt. They gave up and asked the villagers to help them
provide the food.
The villagers then worked together to cook and build a big house for Kebo Iwa. He was like a
giant. He could not stay in his parents house anymore because of his big body. Sadly, after a
few months, the villagers also could not afford to cook him the food. They then asked Kebo
Iwa to cook his own food. The villagers just prepared the raw materials.
Kebo Iwa agreed and as an expression of his gratitude to the villagers, he built a dam, dug
wells, and he also protected the villagers from animals and people who wanted to attack their
village. He did those things by himself.
Meanwhile, the troops of Majapahit were planning to attack Bali. They knew about Kebo
Iwa. And they also knew that they could not conquer Bali with Kebo Iwa there. Kebo Iwa
was more powerful than they were.
Gajah Mada, the Maha Patih (Chief Minister) of Majapahit then planned something. They
were pretending to invite Kebo Iwa to Majapahit to help them dig some wells. They said that
Majapahit was suffering from a long dry season and needed much water. Kebo Iwa did not
know the plan, so he went to Majapahit.
When Kebo Iwa was busy digging a very big well, the troops covered the well. Kebo Iwa had
difficulty in breathing and buried alive. He died in the well.
After the death of Kebo Iwa, Bali was conquered by Majapahit. Until now, people still
remember Kebo Iwa because he had done a lot for Majapahit and Bali. The stone head of
legendary Kebo Iwa can be found in Pura Gaduh temple in Blahbatuh. ***
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The Legend of Toba lake

Once upon a time, there was a fisherman lived in a North Sumatra. Dont ask me the year, all
I know it was a very long time before you were born. When he was fishing in a river, a big
fish was nailed. This fish had gold color all over its body. It was beautiful. The fisherman was
very excited. He imagined a delicious dinner in his head. He put the fish in his basket and
went home happily. When he got home, he put the fish in a sink. He grabbed a knife to kill
the fish. But when he almost killed it, he saw the fish eyes and felt pity. He took the knife
away and put the fish in washbasin and added water in it. Dont worry, I wouldnt kill you
the fisherman said. The fisherman went fishing again. But this time he couldnt get any fish.
He went home with nothing in his hand. His stomach started to sing. He walked home
slouching. He was surprised when he saw smoke came out from his kitchen. Who cooked in
my kitchen? he confused. He took a peep and surprised when he saw a beautiful girl cooked
in his house. Why theres a girl in my kitchen? he confused. The fisherman entered the
room. Who are you? he asked the girl. Im the fish. The girl said. The fisherman looked
the washbasin and saw nothing in it. The fish? he asked incredulous. Yes. You didnt kill
me and Im very thankful. I will return your kindness. The girl said. Thats ok. I didnt ask
any return the fisherman said. But I have to.The girl insisted. Well, I lived alone. I dont
have family. If you want to be my wife, I will be very happy. The fisherman asked the girl.
The girl smiled and said Id love to but you have to promise me that if we have kid you cant
tell him about me. And so, the fisherman and the fish girl were married. And then they had a
child called Samo. Samo was very naughty. He couldnt be advisable. He always played and
never helped his parents. One day Samo was asked to deliver lunch to his father. On his way,
he met his friends and forgot to deliver his fathers lunch. Samo played with his friends.
When he was tired and hungry, he was resting under a tree and ate his father lunch.
Meanwhile his father waited him in starve and tired. His father went home and saw Samo
played. Where is my lunch? he asked. Mmmmm.. I ate it Samo said afraid. Why you
ate it? his father asked. Mmm..mm.. I was hungry after playing with my friend Samo said.
You were told to deliver my lunch but you didnt listen. his father was very furious. I cant
handle you anymore. You are very naughty. Go away from me. Dont come home anymore.
His father yelled and evicted Samo from his house. And this what happened if you cant
control your mouth when you angry. His father said the words that he wouldnt suppose to
say. You fishs son. Suddenly, the sky was getting dark. The storm was breaking the ears.
The rain felt from the sky like giant hose sprayed water all over the place. And then the water
came out from the land and getting harder. Sumos mother was very sad. I told you dont tell
him about me she said to her husband. Now Im going back to be fish again. Good by the
mother was transformed magically to be gold fish again and disappear through the water. The
water was getting higher and drown the village and formed a lake. Meanwhile, sumo run to
the hill and stayed there. The hill then was surrounded by the lake. Now the lake was known
as Toba Lake. Toba came from Tuba word means no mercy. And the hill in the middle called
SamosirIsland. Samosir means Samo di usir or in English : Samo have been evicted. This is
just a legend, there were so many versions of the names story. You cant tell which one is
really true. But I heard this version since I was a little girl.
(Source:http://xastory.blogspot.com/2008/09/legend-of-toba-lake.html)

Assalamualaikum wr. wb.

My name is Alwan Muhammad Fajar
Im student from Junior High School 03 Citeureup
My title of story telling is The Legend of Lake Toba
Enjoy to listen
The Legend of Lake Toba
Once upon a time in North Sumatra lived a young man named Toba. One
day he go fishing in the lake. He waited a long time and suddenly he got big and
fresh a golden fish. Then Toba went home. At home Toba was very surprised
because the fish could talk. Please dont eat me. Said golden fish. Who are
you? How can you talk? said Toba surprised. Im a golden fish, please dont
eat me. Said golden fish. Mmm, all right. Said Toba.
The next day, Toba went farmer in the field. Toba farmer from morning
until noon. He was very hungry and tired, so he went home. At home, Toba was
very surprised because there was a beautiful girl who was cooking. Who are
you? Why are you in my house? said toba surprised. Im sorry, I was a golden
fish and now I human form, Im here to give you some food, as a sign of my
gratitude. Said the beautiful girl.
Time the past Toba and the beautiful girl married and had a baby named
Samosir. When Samosir is seven years old, he was very lazy, stubborn, and
mischievous. One day Samosir, please deliver this food to your father, mother
was busy. Said mother. No, Mom! I want to play! said Samosir snapped. Hey
Samosir! What wrong with you? Hes your father! He was hungry. Said mother
angry. Because mother angry Samosir forced to deliver this food.
On the way to the farm Samosir eat father lunch little by litte until the
remaining few. When Toba opened the eat box turn out it was empty, Toba was
very angry to Samosir. Whaat? Where the food?! said Toba very angry. Im
sorry, Dad. Im so hungry. Sampsir answered with anxiety.
Toba felt really upset with his son. And, suddenly he said something rude
that was forbidden. Your manner is like a little animal. Its because your
mother is a fish. So you are like her. Go away from here! Toba didnt realize
that what he said was so rude. He was forbidden to tell about Samosir mothers
origin.
Samosir sad and tell all to his mother. Calm down, Samosir. Dont cry
anymore. Now, all you have to do is climbed the highest tree and stayed there.
There will be a huge flood and this village will be sink and disappear. Said
mother.
Samosir went away and climbed the highest tree in the village. Mother
was really sad. She decided to do suicide by jump to the lake. Suddenly, the sky
was getting dark. Not so long after that, the rain fall down. It was a great rain.
The thunder and lightning were so scary. Meanwhile, Toba was surprised by this

disaster. He can not save himself. And Samosir, although he climbed the highest
tree, he still can not escape the great disaster.
And then a small island in the middle of the lake called Samosir Island.
And the village was submerged and became a large lake. The large lake is
named TOBA.
Thank you for your attention
Wassalamualaikum wr. wb.

Storytelling Golden Cucumber

Long time a go in a small village lived an old woman who named Mbok Rondho. She lived
alone, her husband died. She very wanted to have a child. So oneday, she met Buto Ijo to ask
a child. Buto Ijo gived her cucumber seed. He said if the cucumber seed was planted it will
grow to be a biiiiiiiiig cucumber. And in the big cucumber there was a beautyful baby.. Buto
Ijo said again, "I want to take her when she is 16 years old!"
Mbok Rondho allowed. She planted the seed in front of her house. In the next day she found
a biiiiiiiiig cucumber in her yard, and when she opened that cucumber there was a beatyful
baby named Timun mas. Mbok Rondho was holding the baby and sang "I love you, you love
me, we are happy family, with a great big hug, and a kiss from me to you, won't you say you
love me too......?"
Timun mas grew to be a beatyful lady. She was 16 years old. Oneday her mom said, "Timun
mas, you must go. Buto Ijo want to take you! Bring this terasi and go quickly!!"
Timun mas was very shocked, "What happend mom? I don't know, please tell me.."
Mbok Rondho explained her meeting with Buto Ijo, Timun mas said "Ok mom, don't worry!
I'll go quickly!"
In the next day, Timun mas went to the jungle. Oh yeah, she didn't forget to bring terasi...to
conquer......Buto Ijo!! In the jungle, Buto Ijo searched her. "Timun mas, Timun mas! Where
are you?" Timun mas was very scared. So when Buto Ijo found her, she threw her terasi. And
suddenly Buto Ijo sank in a muddy lake. Finally Buto Ijo died there.
The end. Timun mas came back to her house and lived happiness with her mom

Story Telling : Malin Kundang short one

January 21, 2013 by aditar27

Once upon a time, on the west coast of Sumatra lived a poor woman and her young boy. The
young boy was called Malin Kundang. Malin Kundang Grew up as a skillful boy. But, as
helping a fisherman was their source of income their still in a poverty. And one day.. Mother,
what if I sail overseas? said Malin Kundang to his mother. But his mother didnt agree what
Malin Kundang said. Mother, if i still stay here i will always be a poor man, I want to gain a
success life mom said Malin Kundang. Okay son, if you want that i cant stop you, i just
can pray for your safety and get a successful life. But, Promise me you will come! said
Malins mother.
In the next morning, Malin Kundang was ready to go. Three days ago he had meet a success
sailor. And he asked to join him for a sail. Take a good care, son. said Malins mother. You
too mom take a good care too. said Malin to his mother. Before malin stepped to the ship his
mother hugged him tightly like she never want to let him go.
It had three months Malin didnt contact his mother. Everyday and everynight Malins mother
stood in the pier waited for Malin Kundangs ship. There was so much pray that Malins
mother gave to him. Shes so missed him.
After several years, Malin Kundangs mother was suddenly surprised by a an arrival of a big
ship in the pier that Malin left his mother before. When the ship finally pulled over, there was
a man who looked wealthy stepping down the floor with a beatiful woman. She couldnt be
wrong. Her blurry eyes still recognized him. Malins mother quickly came to the ship and
hugged him. Malin, youre back son! said Malins mother. I miss you so much she said it
again. But Malin Kundang didnt show any respond. Youre not my mother, my mother
would not wear a dirty clothes like this. said Malin. He was ashamed to admit his mother to
her wife.
Malin, Im your mother.. You dont recognized me? said his mother. Malin dont show any
respond. Guard, take this woman out of this place! And give her some money so she would
not disturb me again ordered Malin to his guard. And the ship was ready to continue their
journey.
Suddenly, Malin Kundangs mother stood in the pier alone and shes praying. God if hes not
my son let him get a safe journey, but if he is i curse him to a stone. Then, the wind blew so
hard and a thunder storm came. Malins ship was wrecked. He was threw by the wave out of
his ship on a small island. Suddenly, his body turned into a stone. He was punished for not
admitting his own mother.s