GOLDEN CUCUMBER
One night, while they were praying, Buto Ijo a giant
with supranatural powers passed their house. He 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 Buto Ijo. The farmers were so happy. They did
not think about the risk of losing their child letter and agree to take the
offer. Later, Buto Ijo gave them a bunch of cucumber seeds. The farmers planted
them carefully. Then the seeds changed into plants. No 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 Buto Ijo 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 father.
"What do you mean, Father? I don't understand," said Timun Mas.
Right after
that, Buto Ijo came into their house. "Run Timun Mas. Save your
life!" said the mother. Buto ijo was angry. He knew the farmers wanted to
break their promise. He chased Timun Mas away. Buto Ijo was getting closer and
closer. Timun Mas then opened the bag and threw a handful of salt. It became
sea. Buto Ijo had to swim to cross the sea. Later, Timun Mas threw some chilly.
It became a jungle with trees. The trees had sharp thorns so they hurt Buto
Ijo. However, he 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 Buto Ijo still could escape from the field. Then it was the last magic
stuff she had in the bag. It was a shrimp paste or terasi. She threw it
and became a big swamp. Buto Ijo was still trying to swim the swamp but he was
very tired. Then he was drowning and died.
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