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the Story of Joko Tingkir

**joko step aside

central java folklore

banyubiru is the name of a remote village in a city in central Java. the nature is very beautiful and fertile land.in the village lived a very pious and wise man, named ki buyut banyubiru.

one afternoon, there came a young man who wanted to study with him.

is it true, I'm dealing with ki great-grandfather banyubiru?" joko asked respectfully to the half-old man in front of her.

"right, I am the great-grandfather and I know your needs so you come here" replied ki great-grandfather. the purpose of the arrival of joko terkir is to ask for forgiveness from the sultan demak to make up for his mistake for killing dadungawuk.

in the house ki buyut banyubiru in addition to joko tekir, it turns out there is another young man named mas manca who lives there. la comes from the village of kalpitu on the slopes of mount lawu. every day the two young men received various knowledge to increase the devotion.

"starting at midnight you have to survive soaking in the cold river water," said ki great-grandfather to the two young men.

"in this way you will be able to control yourself and control the passions," continued ki great-grandfather banyubiru. the two young men carry out their orders without complaining.

it is not felt that joko tingkiru has been studying in the village of banyubiru for three months.one day he was called by ki great-grandfather banyubiru to be given advice and orders.

"my son joko step aside, the time has come for you to appear before the sultan demak.This, accept a handful of earth.if you encounter a bull, put this land in his mouth. the bull will go on a rampage and run to the square of the prawata. that's when the sultan will call you," said ki greatut banyubiru. joko step aside to listen

carefully.then he said goodbye and asked for the blessing of ki great-grandfather banyubiru.

joko Tingkir accompanied by mas manca, ki wuragil and ki wila traveled along the river using a raft.

"alum, there's a crocodile!" yelled joko step aside.they did not realize that the raft had been mobbed by a herd of crocodiles who immediately attacked him ferociously.they bravely fought and defeated the crocodiles. even joko knocked out managed to defeat the crocodile king in the river.In recognition of his defeat, as many as forty crocodiles lined up to support the raft that was boarded by step and his friends. the raft was sliding fast without the need for them to paddle again.

"watch out, there's a bull running amok...!" people shouted while running to save themselves, some people tried to beat the bull.

the horrendous event was finally heard by the sultan demak. he was very anxious to think about the safety of the population. suddenly he saw joko knocked who was standing on the edge of the square watching the bull run amok. joko was immediately called to face him.

"if you can defeat the bull, I am willing to forgive your guilt" the sultan told jokotirok.

"the servant was able to defeat the bull, my lord." immediately he knelt respectfully before the demak sultan and prepared to face the bull.

“see, joko knocked over will face the bull. la looks dashing and undaunted in the least!" shouted a demak soldier who was amazed at him.

joko stepped out of the middle of the square and was ready to fight.

his arrival immediately attracted the attention of the ferocious bull.the bull snorted and was ready to butcher with its sharp horns.

there was an exciting fight between the bull and joko step aside.when the bull would slam into the stomach of joko step aside, suddenly joko's right hand knocked over the bull's head. instantly the bull's head broke and its body collapsed helplessly.Blood poured from its head and soaked the surrounding soil.

his victory was met with the cheers of the residents who witnessed his courage after winning the fight joko knocked back to face the sultan demak.

“joko step aside, I'm very grateful to you. You have saved my people from the tantrum of the bull. In accordance with my promise, I forgive all your mistakes," sultan demak told joko step aside.

furthermore, joko tingkir was appointed as the enlisted soldier lurah. because his behavior was very polite and wise then finally joko tingkir was appointed as the son-in-law of the sultan demak.

"the moral message of folklore fairy tales is that we try to make up for our mistakes by doing good and commendable deeds.in this life we should be willing to forgive each other's mistakes**."