Timun Mas (The Golden Cucumber)
ONCE upon a
time, not far from a jungle, lived a husband and a wife. They were farmers.
They were diligent farmers and always worked hard in the paddy fields. They had
been married for many years and still not have a child yet. Every day they
prayed and prayed for a child.
One night,
while they were praying, a giant passed their house. The giant heard they pray.
"Don't
worry farmers. I can give you a child. But you have to give me that child when
she is 17 years old," said the giant.
The farmers
were so happy. They did not think about the risk of losing their child later
and agree to take the offer. Later, the giant gave them a bunch of cucumber
seeds. The farmers planted them carefully. Then the seeds changed into plants.
Not longer
after that, a big golden cucumber grew from plants. After it had ripe, the
farmers picked and cut it. They were very surprised to see beautiful girl
inside the cucumber. They named her Timun Mas
or Golden Cucumber. Years passed by and Timun Mas
has changed into a beautiful girl.
On her 17th birthday, Timun Mas was very happy. However, the
parents were very sad. They knew they had to keep their promise to the giant
but they also did not want to lose their beloved daughter.
"My
daughter, take this bag. It can save you from the giant," said the father.
"What do
you mean, Father? I don't understand," said Timun Mas.
Right after
that, the giant came into their house.
"Run Timun Mas. Save your life!" said the
mother. The giant was angry. He knew the farmers wanted to break their promise.
He chased Timun Mas
away. The giant was getting closer and closer.
Timun Mas then opened the bag
and threw a handful of salt. It became a sea. The giant had to swim to cross
the sea. Later, Timun Mas
threw some chilli. It became a jungle with trees. The
trees had sharp thorns so they hurt the giant.
However, the
giant was still able to chase Timun Mas. Timun Mas took her third magic stuff. It was
cucumber seeds. She threw them and became cucumber field.
But the giant
still could escape from the field. Then it was the last magic stuff she had in
the bag. It was a shrimp paste, terasi. She threw it and became a
big swamp.
The giant was
still trying to swim the swamp but he was very tired. Then he was drowning and
died. TimunMas then immediately went home. The
farmers were so happy that they finally together again
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