Children's Fairy Tales Group
The Loreng's Loyalty

The Loreng's Loyalty

One day, a couple found a tiger cub. It appears that the tiger cub was left dead by its mother. The husband and wife of the farmer gave him the name Loreng. They decided to keep the tiger. Tigers are treated like their children. The animal became obedient. When he grows up, he becomes intelligent and agile.

The farmer was happy when his son was born. The boy had been waiting for a long time. When his mother's father went to the rice field, the Loreng took care of the baby. Si Loreng was also increasingly loved for his loyalty.

One afternoon, the Loreng followed the husband and wife to the rice field. He roared and rubbed his body The couple was astonished at the behavior of the Loreng. He doesn't usually act like that. Suddenly they saw Loreng's mouth filled with blood. Their bad thoughts arise. "Fry up, have you killed our son?!" shouted the husband.

Si Loreng shook his head. The blood in his mouth was splattered. Seeing that, the husband's anger overflowed. He pulled out his machete and attacked the Loreng. Si Loreng could not dodge. His eyes continued to look at the angry husband and wife.

Seeing the helpless Loreng, the husband caught fire. He swung back his machete. A moment later, Loreng died. The husband and wife ran to the house to see their son. However, they found the baby in a swing. The baby is fine. There were no injuries or anything on his body.

The husband and wife's attention is focused on the place around the swing. They saw the carcass of a snake the size of a baby. The head of the snake was covered in blood. Instantly, the couple realized their mistake. Si Loreng had saved the baby from the snake attack.

Moral Message: Do not be rash in action. Think wisely before you act.

_________________________________________

Purbasari and Lutung Kasarung

Purbakarang and Purbasari are brothers. They were daughters of a king in the land of Pasundan. As he neared the end of his life, the King appointed Purbasari as his successor. Purbakarang disagrees with her sister replacing their father. He also asked for the help of a witch. The magic grandmother reflected Purbasari. Purbasari's entire skin became covered in black bottles full of inflammation. Purbakarang has reason to expel his sister.

Purbasari was exiled to the forest. But in the woods, he was not sad. He has a lot of new friends. The animals were always nice to him. Among the animals, there was a black-haired ape. Purbasari called him Lutung Kasarung. The monkey is very attentive. He always tried to please Purbasari by giving fruits and flowers.

When the full moon came, Lutung Kasarung meditated in a hidden place. There are springs around there. The water formed a clear lake. "Submerge in this lake, Purbasari," said Lutung Kasarung. Purbasari to soak in the lake. Miracle ensues, Purbasari's skin becomes clean. Her beauty is back to the way it was.

One day, Purbararang visited her sister. He saw Purbasari was healed. Purbararang did not want his sister to return to the palace. He does not want to be ashamed. So, he also invited Purbasari for long hair. The longest one is the winner. Longer ones, can go back to the palace. It turns out that Purbasari's hair is longer.

Purbararang will not give up. "Let's fight each other's good looks!" Purbararang. Purbasari is confused. He has no fiancee. But Purbararang continued to press. Purbasari pulls Lutung's hand. Purbararang also mocked his sister who has a monkey fiancee.

Moral Message: Pride and envy will only harm oneself.

_________________________________________

Sangkuriangs

Dayang Sumbi was a princess of the king. She is beautiful and has a noble heart. Many princes wanted to bring it. This led to a war between the kingdoms. Dayang Sumbi tired. He decided to isolate himself in the forest. No one accompanied him, other than a male dog named Tumang. To fill his days, Dayang Sumbi weave cloth.

One day, his loom fell. Dayang Sumbi lazy to take it. Without a second thought, he swore, "Whoever can take my loom, if it be a woman, I will make a brother, and if it be a man, I will make a husband."

The butcher, who was actually the incarnation of a god, heard the oath. He picked up the loom from the valley of the hill. Dayang Sumbi kept his promise. He married Tumang. They had a son named Sangkuriang. Sangkuriang never knew who his father was. When he was five years old, Sangkuriang was already adept at hunting. He used spears and arrows to kill his prey.

That morning, Dayang Sumbi asked Sangkuriang to hunt deer. He wants a deer heart. Depart Sangkuriang accompanied by Tumang. However, after a day of hunting, Sangkuriang did not get a single antelope. He was also upset because the Tumang did not help much. Sangkuriang was angry, then shot the dog to death. Sangkuriang took Tumang's heart and brought him home.

Dayang Sumbi did not believe that the heart Sangkuriang gave was a deer heart. Finally Sangkuriang confessed his actions. How angry Dayang Sumbi. Unknowingly, he smashed the rice spoon into his son's head and left a wound. Sangkuriang was upset, then left the house. Dayang Sumbi regretted his actions. He also secluded himself in a distant place. He lives by eating leaves so that he has eternal beauty.

Sangkuriang grew into a handsome and dashing young man. He got the name Sangkalana from his teacher. One time, he arrived somewhere and met Dayang Sumbi. Of course they don't know each other. They fell in love and agreed to get married.

Sangkalalana is hunting. When tying the cloth on the head of Sangkalana, Dayang Sumbi saw the same scar as his son's scar. Dayang Sumbi was very surprised. "You're my real son!" summar Dayang Sumbi's. Sangkalalana does not believe. He assumed Dayang Sumbi deliberately avoided it.

Dayang Sumbi immediately makes sense to thwart the marriage. "Bend the Citarum River and make a wooden boat. Both must be completed before dawn" said Dayang Sumbi. Sangkalana.

With the help of the jinn, Sangkalana worked hard to stem the Citarum River. When the dawn had not yet dawned, he had almost finished his task. Dayang Sumbi panicked. He didn't lose his mind. He immediately laid out the red silk to the east. He also asked the village women to pound rice. The rooster crowed thinking that the dawn had come. The jinn who helped fear and immediately gave up their work.

Sangkalalana was very upset and angry. He broke down the embankment that was almost finished. The result was a flood that hit the entire village. Even the finished sampan he kicked. The boat was thrown far to the north in a downturned position. Over time, the big boat turned into a mountain. The surrounding community named it as Mount Tangkuban Perahu or boat that spawned.