10 folklore bahasa inggris bag 2

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1.   The Bone in Throat

Once upon a time, there was a lazy wolf living in a jungle. Near his house was a pond. Many animals came to the pond to drink water. The wolf was always in search of food. One day, he was sitting near the pond hoping to get something to eat. When suddenly he spotted a dead bull. “Aha! What a luck! Now I can eat all I want," he thought and his mouth strated watering. He began to eat the bull. A thought struck him, “if another beast comes this way he will ask for a share. I had better eat fast." ‘Grub! Grub! Grub! Grub1’ he chewed, faster and faster. In his haste, a piece of bone got stuck in his throat. “Ohh! Errk!" cried the wolf. He tried to bring it out of his mouth. He tried to cough it out but in vain. Next, he tried to swallow it down but he failed. “Ooh, the bone in throat hurts. What shall I do now?" thought the wolf. Suddenly he remembered that a crane lived on the nearby riverbank. The wolf went to the crane and pleaded, “My dear Crane! I have got a bone stuck in my throat. I will give you a present, if you pull it out of my throat with your long beak." The crane took pity on the wolf. He asked the wolf to look up with his mouth open. The crane then put its head into the wolf’s mouth and pulled out the bone. “Oh! What a relief!" the wolf sighed. “Now where is my present?" asked the crane. “What present?" the wolf replied, pretending not aware of its promise. “You said that you would give me a present if I remove the bone from your throat," said the crane humbly. “Hah! Is it not a present that you put your head into my mouth and got out alive? I could have easily crushed your head while your beak was inside my mouth," said the ungrateful wolf and went away. The crane felt helpless and decided not to help any ungrateful creature in the future.

2.   The Curse of The Bullock

Long time ago, in a small village lived an old woman with her daughter. While the old woman was hard working, her daughter was lazy and selfish. They had a bullock. “We should take proper care of our bullock." The old woman would say. “Hah! Animals should serve us, not we serve them," the daughter would reply. There was a pond, at some distance from the old woman’s house. Every afternoon, she used to take the bullock to the pond to have a bath and to drink water. Meanwhile the lazy daughter would eat and sleep. One day, the old woman fell ill. She requested her daughter to take the bullock to the pond. “It is very hot today, dear! The bullock must be thirsty," said the old woman. “Look! I have some sweets here. I know you love sweets, dear. Take the bullock for a drink. While he is drinking water, you can eat these sweets," the old woman added, handing a box of sweets to her daughter. The greedy girl agreed. But as soon as she was out of her mother’s sight, the lazy girl tied the bullock to a tree and sat down to eat the sweets. The thirsty bullocks waited for the daughter to finish eating the sweets. “I hope she eats fast. I am really thirsty," thought the bullock. But after having eaten all the sweets, the daughter returned home and lied to her mother that she had taken the bullock to the pond and that the bullock drank water from the pond. The bullock was extremely angry. He cursed the daughter, “In your next birth, you may be born as a Chatak, a bird that drinks water when only it rains. As you kept me thirsty today, so will you remain thirsty." The Curse of The Bullock came true. In her next birth, the daughter was born a Chatak. It is said that a Chatak is a bird that waits for rains, remaining thirsty throughout the year, despite having water all around.

3.  Aji Saka

In ancient times, there was a kingdom called Medang Kamulan be governed by a king named Prabu Dewata Cengkar the wild and like to eat human. Every day the king ate a man who brought by Patih Jugul Muda. A small portion of people who worry and fear flee secretly to other regions. In the village Medang Kawit have a young man named Aji Saka who incredible , diligent and good-hearted. One day, Aji Saka successfully helping old man by two men beaten it. Old man who eventually was appointed by Aji Saka fact that refugees from Medang Kamulan. Hear the story of the savagery Prabu Dewata Cengkar, Aji Saka intend to help people Medang Kamulan. With wear turban in the head Aji Saka arial;">went to Medang Kamulan. Travel to Medang Kamulan not smooth, Aji Saka got combat for seven days with seven-night watchman forest devil, because Aji Saka refused slaves made by the devil watchman for ten years before the forest was allowed to pass. But because he's incredibly, Aji Saka successfully avoid bursts of fire from the devil. After Aji Saka praying, yellow rays from the sky strike the demons from the forest and the devil died. Aji Saka arrived in the quiet Medang Kamulan. At the palace, Prabu Dewata Cengkar are angry because the Patih Jugul Muda not bring the victim to the Prabu. With bold, Aji Saka facing Prabu Dewata Cengkar and submit themselves to eat by Prabu with exchange land area of turban. When they are measuring the land upon request Aji Saka, turban continue to sweep so wide breadth beyond the kingdom Prabu Dewata Cengkar. Prabu angry after knowing Aji Saka intention is to end tyranny of Prabu Dewata Cengkar. When Prabu Dewata Cengkar are angry, turban Aji Saka strong wind in the Prabu's body. Aji Saka throw body Prabu Dewata Cengkar and fell to the south sea and then lost by sea waves. Then Aji Saka appointed as The King of Medang Kamulan. He brought his father to the palace. Because the fair government and wise, Aji Saka bring to the Kingdom Medang Kamulan golden era, era where people live quiet, peaceful, prosperous and safe.

4.   Angels Lake

Long time ago, there is a handsome young man. His name is Awang Sukma. Awang Sukma wanders up to the middle of the jungle. He was amazed to see a wide variety of life in the forest. He built a tree house in a very large tree limb. He lived in the forest in harmony and peace. After a long stay in the forests, Awang Sukma was appointed ruler of that area and got the title "Datu". Once a month, Awang Sukma get around his territory, and he arrived in a clear lake. The lake is under a shady tree with many fruits. The birds and insects lives happily. "Hmm, how beautiful this lake! This forest has extraordinary beauty" Datu Awang Sukma wondered. The next day, when Datu Awang Sukma was blowing his flute, he heard the noise of a low in the lake. On the sidelines of the fissured rock pile, Datu Awang Sukma peering toward the lake. Awang Sukma astonishment when he saw 7 beautiful girls are playing water. "Could they be the fairies?" thought Awang Sukma. Seven beautiful girls was not aware if they are being watched and ignoring their shawls used to fly, scattered around the lake. One shawl is located near Awang Sukma. "Wow, this is a good opportunity to get a scarf in that tree," muttered Datu Awang Sukma. Hearing the sound of the leaves, the girls were shocked and immediately took the shawl each. When the seventh daughter wants to fly, it turns out there is a princess who could not find his clothes. She has been abandoned by the sixth sisters. At that time, Datu Awang Sukma immediately come out of hiding. "Do not worry princess, I will help as long as the princess refused to live with me," pleaded Datu Awang Sukma. Youngest daughter still in doubt receive a helping hand Datu Awang Sukma. But since no one else there is no other way but to accept aid Youngest Daughter Awang Sukma. Datu Awang Sukma admire beauty Youngest Daughter. Similarly, the youngest daughter. She was happy to be around a handsome and gallant. Finally they decided to become husband and wife. A year later a baby girl was born beautiful and named Kumalasari. Family life is very happy Datu Awang Sukma. However, one day a black cock up to the barn and scratch on the surface of the rice granary. Youngest daughter tried to shoo the chicken. Suddenly his eyes fixed on a bamboo tube that lay in the former Kaisan chicken. "What about it do you?" Youngest Daughter thought. When the tube was opened, Youngest Daughter surprised and cheered. "It's my shawl!, Youngest daughter cried. Shawl was also hugged her. Feeling annoyed and irritated fixed on her husband. But he was very fond of him. Youngest daughter finally made up his mind to return to heaven. "Now is the time I have to go back!," He told himself. Youngest daughter immediately put on her shawl while carrying the baby. Datu Awang Sukma was stunned to see what happened. He immediately came over and apologized for the actions that improperly hide shawl Youngest Daughter. Datu Awang Sukma realize that separation is inevitable. "Kanda, dinda Kumalasari please guard it well," said the youngest daughter told Datu Awang Sukma. "View Datu Awang Sukma staring blankly into space." When our children miss me, take seven seeds pecans, and put it in a basket that shaken-Roll play with a rebound and flute. I surely will come soon to see her, "said the youngest daughter. Youngest daughter immediately put on her shawl, and immediately flew to heaven. Datu Awang Sukma sad and vowed to ban black offspring raising chickens he considered disastrous. The moral is: If we want something better with a good and lawful manner. We must not steal or take goods / property of others because one day we will get a penalty.

5.   Banta Barensyah The Honesty Flutist

Long ago, there lived a boy named Banta Barensyah with his mother in a village in Aceh. Their life is very poor. Their job is just winnowing rice husk in a rice mill. Their wages were only a handful of rice. One day there was no work in rice mills so that they could not eat. So Bareansyah's mother, go ask for rice to her wealthy brother 'Jacob'. But instead of rice obtained, but shout. Not far from their village, there is a kingdom which king was very wise. He has a beautiful daughter named 'Putri Terus Mata'. She just wanted to get marry if there is a man who can find her clothes of gold and suasa. The desire of the princess reached the Berensyah ears. "Let me look for that clothes Mom. I'll sail to the country side. I will be aboard Uncle Jacob," said Barensyah pleaded. With a heavy heart, his uncle let him participate. Armed with a flute and a piece of taro leaves he went. Up in the middle of the sea he was dropped by his uncle on Barensyah demand. He immediately held his taro leaves and like magic he could float. Gusts of wind bringing Berensyah to the destination. After arriving at the land he immediately looking for a weaver and convey the intent why he came. Barensyah ask the weaver to make the cloth of gold. Weaver just look Berensyah in disbelief. "With what will you pay me?" ask the weaver. "I'll pay for it with a song who I blow from this flute." said Barensyah. Barensyah began blowing his flute, and weavers began to work. Clothes of gold was finally completed. Barensyah then sailed back with his taro leaves. In the middle of the sea, he met with the Jacob's ship. Jacob saw a flash in Berensyah flute, he knew it was a the golden clothes. Jacob robs the golden clothes and throw Barensyah to The sea. The sea waves bringing Barensyah to the beach. Fortunately, there are a couple who find and caring Barensyah until cured. After Barensyah recovered, he excused himself to the old couple. Berensyah went back to his village. When he got there, he heard that his uncle will be marry the princess. Barensyah angry, because he was get the golden clothes. Meanwhile, when Jacob's wedding will be held, suddenly came a hawk. "Kiik, kiiik ... the golden clothing, belongs Barensyah," said the eagle. The palace became crowded, Jacob eventually imprisoned and Banta Barensyah live happily with his mother and Princess Terus Mata.

6.   The Baruklinting Dragon

A long time ago, there was a giant dragon. His name was Baruklinting. One day, one of the gods asked him to take nine shepherds as an offering for the gods. Then Baruklinting went to a mountain. He opened his big mouth everyday. He hoped that shepherds would enter his big mouth. In the village, ten shepherds took their cows to the grass field on the mountain. They didn’t know there was a dragon. One of the shepherds was very skinny and dirty. His friends always made fun of him. The skinny shepherd never got angry. He just kept quiet and left his friends every time they laughed at him. It was a very hot day. All shepherds were very tired. They wanted to find a cool place to rest. The skinny shepherd had already found a nice place to rest. It was under a big tree. The place was cool so he did not feel hot anymore. His friends were jealous. “Let’s steal his place,” said one of them. “Yes! Let’s do it!” other shepherds agreed. They took some mud and threw it to the skinny shepherds. The skinny shepherd was so sad. Still, he did not get angry. He just left them and walked away. “Ha ha ha go now! You skinny boy!” they laughed at him. Suddenly the sky became dark. There was a thunder and lightning. Heavy rain began to fall. The shepherds did not want to get wet. They had to find a better place. They finally found a big cave. The cave had sharp rocks inside it. All shepherds did not know that the cave was actually the mouth of the giant dragon. Yes, it was Baruklinting’s mouth! When all shepherds were inside the ‘cave’, suddenly one of them pushed the skinny shepherd away. “Go out! You don’t belong here! It’s only for the big boys!” "But it was raining outside,” said skinny shepherd. "I don’t care!” then they pushed him. Right after the skinny shepherd was outside the cave, it suddenly closed! Yes, Baruklinting just finished his job to get nine shepherds for the gods. When the skinny shepherds saw the cave closed, he ran away! He ran as fast as he could. He then told the villagers about the cave and the dragon. The villagers then went to the mountain to kill the dragon. But when they arrived, the dragon had already gone. From that day on, the village was named Kesongo Village. Songomeant nine for the nine shepherds who were eaten by Baruklinting Dragon

7.  Panji Semirang

Kuripan was a big kingdom. The king had a son. His name was Raden Inu Kertapati. The prince was engaged with a princess from Daha kingdom. Her name was Dewi Candra Kirana. One day, Raden Inu Kertapati planned to visit Daha kingdom. He wanted to meet his fiance. Raden Inu Kertapati went to Daha kingdom with his guards. While they were riding the horses,suddenly a group of people from Asmarantaka stopped them. The leader was Panji Semirang. Upon hearing their place of origin, Raden Inu Kertapati and his guards were alert. They heard that Asmarantaka was a place of thieves. Panji Semarang would like to meet him. Raden Inu Kertapati agreed. However, Panji Semirang greeted him nicely. Raden Inu Kertapati almost not believe it. "Don't believe what you heard, Raden. We are not thieves," said Panji Semirang. Raden Inu Kertapati felt so strange. He felt he already met and knew Panji Semirang for a long time. He was really familiar with Panji Semirang. Raden Inu Kertapati then continued his trip to Daha kingdom. When he arrived, the king welcomed him nicely. The king was accompanied by his concubine. Dewi Liku, and their daughter. Her name Dewi Ajeng. However, his fiance was not there. He asked Dewi Liku, "Where is Dewi Candra Kirana?" "Your fience is going crazy. She left the kingdom and went to the jungle." While talking to Raden Inu, Dewi Liku put a spell on him. She was doing black magic to him. She would make Raden Inu Kertapati forget his fiance. She wanted him to marry her daughter, Dewi Ajeng. Her planned worked. The king set a wedding party. Dewi Ajeng and Dewi Liku were extremely happy. Suddenly people were screaming. "Fire! Fire!" Yes, the palace was on fire. Everybody ran for help. The soldiers were trying to extinguish the fire. And some of them were rescuing the king and his family. While Raden Inu Kertapati was leaving the palace, his memory of Dewi Candra Kirana came back. He and his guards were looking for his fiance. He then remembered something. He knew why he was so familiar with Panji Semirang. He really looked like Dewi Candra Kirana. He was so sure that Panji Semirang was Dewi Candra Kirana! Raden Inu could not find Panji Semirang anywhere. He finally arrived in Galenggang kingdom. The people there were restless. A group of thieves were stealing their property. Raden Inu and his guards helped the people. They were fighting with the tieves. Raden Inu and his guards won the fight. The thieves ran away. The king of Gelanggang kingdom was happy. To honour his great help, he held a party. He asked a poet to perform. His name was Jaka Asmara. His poetry was titled A very Sad Love Story. Raden Inu was touched. He felt that the poetry was about his life. He was looking at Raden Asmara carefully. He felt so familiar with him. Suddenly he realized that Raden Asmara was Dewi Candra Kirana. She was also under the spell. The spell broke when she met Raden Inu. They were happy. Raden Inu asked her to go to his home in Kuripan kingdom. Later, they got married and lived happily ever after. Moral messages : The story of Panji Semirang revealed that for happiness, sometimes necessary sacrifice. But if we are steadfast and patient, all obstacles must be overcome.

8.   The Legend Of Situ Bagendit

Nyai Bagendit was a widow. She was the richest person in the village. She had a very big house fill with a lot of jewellery. She also had many servants working for her. Nyai Bagendit was also known for her bad attitude. She did not like to help others. Whenever the villagers needed some money, they borrowed the money from her. However, when they returned it, the villager had to pay double. If they were not able to return the debt, Nyi Bagedit would ask her servants to take the villagers belongings. Nyai Bagendit also hated beggars. She thought that beggars were lazy people. She never felt sorry to any beggars coming to her house. So when the old beggar came to her house, Nyai Bagendit immediately to ask her to go. "Go away you lazy old woman! Go out of my house!" said Nyai Bagendit. "Please, Nyai, give me some money or just give me some food. I'm so hungry", Said the beggar. "Food? You asked for food? This is my house not a restaurant. Go now! I dont want to see you here!" Nyai Bagendit then threw a stone to the old beggar. The old beggar was very sad. She then said, "Nyai Bagedit, I know you are the riches person in this village. You have anything but you never help other people. You are not grateful to God. Wait for the punishment from God. You will be punished!"The old beggar then left Nyai Bagedit's house. "Ha ha ha! You are right. I'm the richest person here. So no one can punnish me, not even God can punish me!" Nyai Bagendit was very arrogant. Nyai Bagendit then went back to her big house. Not long after that, an earhquake happened. Her house fell down. Nyai Bagendit cried for help. "Help me! Somebody please help me!" But nobody listened her crying for help. Nobody in the village felt the earthquake. amazingly, the earthquake only happened in Nyai Bagendit's house. The land was opened. It was so big that the entire Nyai Bagendit's house, and all her wealth were gone. The villagers just wathes what happened to Nyai Bagendit and her house. They were amazed. They knew that God punished Nyai Bagendit for behaving badly and never helped other people. Slowly, the place where Nyai Bagedit's house stood became lake. Since then, people named the lake as Situ Bagendit It means Lake of Bagendit.

9.  The Root of the Matter

A porcupine came and asked a dog for food. The dog said he had no food but showed him a field of sugarcane belonging to a judge. "Eat as much as you want," said the dog, "but leave the roots intact so that the plants will grow again." The porcupine found the sugarcane sweet and juicy. He began to visit the field every day. In the beginning he ate only the stems, as directed by the dog, but after a few days he began to eat the roots too. One day the judge saw the destruction in his field and was very angry. He called the dog and accused him of destroying his crop. The dog said it was the porcupine that was to blame. The porcupine said he was innocent and suggested that the matter be settled in court. The judge agreed. The porcupine waited till winter set in. Then one chilly morning he went to the dog's house and told him the judge had summoned them. When they entered the judge's chamber the dog began to shiver with the cold. "See how he trembles, Your Honor," said the porcupine. "Isn't that a sure sign of guilt?" "What do you have to say for yourself?" asked the judge, looking sternly at the dog. But the dog's teeth were chattering with the cold and he could not speak. Thinking that his silence was an admission of guilt, the judge pronounced him guilty and kicked him out of the house. Whenever a dog barks incessantly, Africans say he is warning the judge that the porcupine has got into his field.

10.                     Friends Forever.

A mouse and a frog were friends. Every morning the frog would hop out of his pond and go to visit his friend who lived in a hole in the side of a tree. He would return home at noon. The mouse delighted in his friend’s company unaware that the friend was slowly turning into an enemy. The reason? The frog felt slighted because though he visited the mouse everyday, the mouse on his part, had never made an attempt to visit him. One day he felt he had been humiliated enough. When it was time for him to take leave of the mouse, he tied one end of a string around his own leg, tied the other end to the mouse’s tail, and hopped away, dragging the hapless mouse behind him. The frog dived deep into the pond. The mouse tried to free himself but couldn’t, and soon drowned. His bloated body floated to the top. A hawk saw the mouse floating on the pond’s surface. He swooped down, and grabbing the mouse in his talons, flew to the branch of a nearby tree. The frog, of course, was hauled out of the water too. He desperately tried to free himself, but couldn’t and the hawk soon put an end to his struggles. In Africa they have a saying: ‘Don’t dig too deep a pit for your enemy, you may fall into it yourself’.