Golden Cucumber
Orientation:
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.
Complitcation:
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.
Resolution:
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. Timun Mas then
immediately went home. The farmers were so happy that they finally together
again.
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