E-book Kerongo

Once upon a time, in a remote village of Tanjung Lalung in West Kutai in the hinterland of Kalimantan lived a woman and his son named Kerongo. The woman just lived with her only son Kerongo, since Kerongo's father had passed away when Kerongo was only a little child. Kerongo's mother was a humble woman who made a living for her and her son Kerongo by cultivating a field. Kerongo was a dull bo…

E-book Betawol

Who was that man? Where did he come from? Many people talked about the man, and many were curious about him. The young man of Tidung lived in a village right on the banks of Sibuku River, an area around Tawau. He was known for his good looks and gallantry. That was how he later came to be known by the name of Betawol, which means “man”, or more precisely, a handsome and gallant young man.…

E-book Kekekow and the poor girls

Once in Minahasa, North Sulawesi, lived an old widow with her two daughters. They lived in a rickety shack beneath a shady tree. They were so poor that they did not have sufficient food, adequate clothing, and other basic necessities. However, poverty did not make them live in despair. They were still eager to fill the days. The old widow and her two daughters never complained and lamented th…

E-book The nice scent of Taru Menyan

Once upon a time, the Kingdom of Surakarta was led by a just and wise king named Raja Dalem Solo. The king was highly respected and revered by his people. King Dalem Solo had three sons and one daughter; they were all very handsome and beautiful. The children were called by their order of birth, the First Son of Dalem Solo, the Second Son of Dalem Solo, the Third Son of Dalem Solo, and the yo…

E-book Mahmud and the magical rice field

The middle-aged man was usually called Polem Mahmud. His thin body made him look like a hungry grasshopper, with thin beard growing on his pointed chin. The white color of the shirt he wore had faded, looking duller than the original color. Several patches of stitches overlapped around the collar and the buttocks of his pants. He walked in between rice fields, occasionally hopping to avoid th…

E-book The legend of Banjar Angkah

Once upon a time there was a banjar or hamlet under Tabanan Regency, Bali Province. The hamlet was located six kilometers to the north of Soka Beach. The hamlet was still pristine and the weather was cool because it was surrounded by hills. There were indeed many large trees around the hamlet. The view of the rice field was a feast to the eyes. The villagers lived harmoniously, and they dilig…

E-book The tales of three princes

Once upon a time, there was a king who had three sons. The eldest son’s name was Rhaden, the second Kiemas, and the third Fayyadh. The three sons were always cheerful. Their bodies were healthy and strong, attracting admiration and pleasure of those beholding them. As the days turned into months and months into years, the theree princes grew into teenagers. On a bright morning, just as the …

E-book The modest knight

Unce upon a time, in East Java, lived a youth, named Bambang Widyaka, the son of an invulnerable resi (ascetic), Resi Jati Pitutur. Being a resi’son, Bambang Widyaka was unquestionably skilfull in martial art and knowledgeable in asceticism. His father brought him up in asceticism, so he frequently and regularly secluded himself as a hermit for his spiritual enlightenment. One early morning…

E-book A tale of Pego

The wooden raft moved slowly upstream Sungai (River) Kandilo. Small hands rowed the raft with long bamboo poles vaulted on the shallow bottom of the river. The hands belonged to a boy with fair coloured skin and hair falling apart on the shoulder. His body was not a large and well-built one, neither did he seem too powerful to steer the raft. The boy’s name was Pego. Like most children livi…

E-book The brave Datu

The lullaby was heard from a small hut on the hill’s foot, sung by a mother to make her child asleep, with a voice hardly heard from a distance. The house was so peaceful with the faint voice as the sun set behind the hill on the west. The child was swayed in the pukungan, a sway made of clothes hung on a hanger, the sway commonly used by the people of Banjar. The mother’s heart is so gen…

E-book Datu diyang

In front of the lanting (house on a raft) was a pile of wicker, ready to be used. There were also tanggui, mats, and baskets, well piled up, ready to be marketed. On the sides of the house were seedbeds in lines and various seedlings: tree seedlings, medicinal herb seedlings, and cooking spice seedlings. A young woman was busy separating the roots of water hyacinth from their stems. Beside he…

E-book The friendship of kingfish and toman fish

The local people of Sungai Silam (Silam River) narrate that the river is a forbidden fishing spot for a certan period. They may catch the fish in the river only with the consent of the adat leaders and the elders of the community. This tradition is named maawuo. Maawuo is one of the unique traditions of Melayu people in Riau. In the beginning, the prohibition by community leaders to catch fis…

E-book Princess Lopian

Once upon a time in Lopian, a village in Central Tapanuli, lived a princess named Lopian. Princess Lopian is the daughter of a wise king, King Lopian. The king loved his only child very much. Every afternoon the king played with the princess in palace garden. One afternoon, as usual, Princess Lopian was running around in the garden. Her father was also there. Then, her father asked her to sit…

E-book Princess Kumalasari

The sky on the Middle of Nowhere Kingdom was clear with white clouds stroking like a painting. A breeze winded up the leaves and flowers in the garden. King Kasmidun used to enjoy the beautiful ambience together with his daughter, but it was not so that afternoon. His only daughter named Princess Kumalasari fell ill. In her pavilion, Princess Kumalasari had been lying listless on her bed. The…

E-book Puan and Taddung

Once upon a time there was a small village named Tanjung Batu. There were not many people lived there. No one ever thought if the village would become one of trading centers of Berau Kingdom. Generally, it was a quiet village. There would only be a little hustle in the morning. When morning came there was indistinct sound of kitchen utensils used coming from the houses that were a little dist…

E-book The childhood of Baron Sakender

The bright sky and the fresh air had ornamented Bukit Arbi village, turning the nuance into the comfort and freshness. All the birds joyfully tweeted within the trees, which was so nice to be listened to. All the tweets touched everything near the river. There were some ladies who were enjoyable washing clothes. Many children also enjoyed the nuance by playing rope and chasing each other. The…

E-book Fight between sultan maulana hasanudin and prabu pucuk umun

It was told that once upon a time, there lived a Sultan (common addressing for a leader at an Islamic kingdom), named as Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin. He was the first sultan in Banten who was very influencing for Islamic proliferation in Banten area. He was granted a title as Pangeran Sabakingking (Prince Sabakingking) or Seda Kinkin, from his grandfather named Prabu Surasowan, who used to be t…

E-book The adventure of syekh ahmed

Without any further consideration, Syekh Akhmad steadfastly packed all his stuff. His willingness and determination had perfectly said so. In the morning, after Subuh prayer (praying in dawn), he had all his children to get prepared. He was going to meet all his friends, the administrators of Masjid Al-Madani, the biggest mosque in the village. All his friends had been waiting for him in fron…

E-book Young prince tanjung Bengkulu

One day, alongside the tweets of the birds, the morning looked a bit flawless. The people around the kingdom were still falling asleep. At the bench on the terrace in front of his palace, there remained Ahwanda Jaya, sitting down and gazing at very thoughtfully. In that palace, he lived with his father and younger sister. His mind wandered. He recalled his mother, Queen Pani, who had just pas…

E-book Panglima to Dilaling

It was told, on Bukit Napo (Napo Hill) in West Sulawesi, there was a kingdom named as Balanipa. The Balanipa Kingdom was under the leadership of King Balanipa. He was the one with the firmly tough body. Also, he would like to take a lead for the kingdom forever. Everyone, furthermore, put respect to the king. In fact, Balanipa Kingdom was built around the composted area of land. The natural s…

E-book The prince purbaya and the giant genie sepanjang

It had been midnight, yet Panembahan Senopati was remained silent in the terrace of the kingdom. Once, he took a deep breath, looking around the darkness of the midnight. He was feeling a serious anxiety that remained in the deepest of his heart. “I’m sorry, Your Majesty. You don’t need to be concerned with this matter. I agree with your planning of making an expansion for the Mataram K…

E-book Prince Barasa

It was told that, a long time ago, there was a country named as Barasa. In the 17th century, all the rich in the Barasa Kingdom were dealing with a very difficult situation; they are about to choose to which side they should be into, Gowa or Bone Kingdom. At that time, Bone Kingdom would like to proclaim for independence from Gowa. If they kept putting faith to Gowa, Barasa Kingdom would, end…

E-book Nyi rengganis and banjarsari park

Once upon a time, in Tanah Parahyangan, lived a beautiful princess named as Nyi Dewi Retna Rengganis. She was born as the one and only princess of Djamin Kingdom. Unfortunately, since her birth to the world, Nyi Rengganis, never knew how her mother was. Her mother actually had kicked the bucket right after bearing her. Only her father remained to look after her since childhood. The King of th…

E-book Nyai Undang the fame of queen of kupang island

In a little island, which is currently familiar as Kalimantan (Borneo), there was flowing many wide rivers, one of which was Kapuas River located at West Kalimantan and CentralKalimantan – this story was said to happen in the latter. Once upon a time, the fame of Pulau Kupang was unquestionable. The exotica that overlaid between wide the jungle and Kapuas River was truly pampering. The wild a…

E-book Nyai Balau

A thousand years ago, it was told in Palangka Kingdom, located at nearby a downstream of Teluk Miri (Miri Bay). It was led by a king that was named as King Anua. There were only a few of people living out there, but almost all of them lived very well under the leadership of King Anua. King Anua was the very wise and non-discriminatory king. Also, he was known as the tough king. Therefore, all …

E-book Nome

Dawn had just broken. All over the village, roosters were crowing loudly, waking the people up. The cool morning air in the highlands of Gayo was resfreshing. From the mosques, azan began to sound, calling people to pray. However, a young boy named Nome was still curling under his blanket on his bed. A woman opened his bedroom door and walked towards the bed. Seeing that Nome was still fast as…

E-book The golden dragon of Lake Ranau

Sukau Village was suddenly gripped by terror. This afternoon, a wood gatherer reported to the village chief that his friend had been lost in the forest. This was not the first time someone was lost in the forest. Several months ago, a middle-aged man who lived at the farthest corner of the village, near the border, also disappeared. The man lived alone and according to his neighbors, he had b…

E-book The pearl from Indragiri

The sun had just risen. The morning light spread all over the land, chasing away the darkness of night. Its soft rays were warm, touching the leaves and trees along the banks of Indragiri Hilir River. Cool breeze blew around a peaceful small village. Birds got out of their nests and hopped on the branches. Some flew on the top of the trees, chirping merrily. In the middle of the village, a mo…

E-book The mystery of pulau Imam

The sun was about to rise in the east, shining upon a small beautiful village on the north side of Nurweda Village, Weda Sub-district, Central Halmahera Regency. The small village was called Pulau Imam, a three-hectare village. Pulau literally meant ‘island’ dan Imam was an Islamic leader. Amidst the roosters’ crows, the sound of a man reciting Al Quran pierced the cool morning air. It w…

E-book The upright cannon

Once upon a time, there was a village called Laut Jauh. The name literally meant Far Sea in English. The people named it that way because the village was located on seashore, at what is now known as Batu Berdaun, in Dabo Singkep District, Lingga Regency, Riau Islands Province. Since they lived near the sea, the people of Laut Jauh earned their living by being fishermen. The men went to the sea…

E-book Princess Lumimuut

Once upon a time in Japan, reigned a tyrant Emperor. His cruelty was well known all over the land. Practically everyone, both his subjects and his staff, was afraid of him. Anything the emperor commanded had to be done. Anyone dared to disobey him would face a severe punishment. The Emperor loved art performances, particularly dances. He never got up from his seat during a dance performance, n…

E-book The legend of Datuk marsam

Once upon a time, at the banks of Batanghari River (located in what became Mersam Sub-District, Batanghari Regency nowadays), there was a village called Paseban. It was one of the villages with strong Melayu Jambi culture. Paseban was a prosperous and peaceful village. It was rich with natural resources, particularly from fishing and farming. The people lived harmoniously, always respecting e…

E-book Langkuse and white hair princess

Once upon a time, there was a village on the banks of Komering River’s confluent. It was called Perigi. Perigi was located in what is now Kayuagung City, Ogan Komering Ilir (OKI) Regency, around sixty kilometers to the southeast of Palembang, South Sumatera. It was a peaceful, lush, and beautiful village. Huge trees with wide dense leaves grew all over the village. The people got clear wate…

E-book La tadamparek puang rimaggalatung

Palakka was a prosperous kingdom, ruled by Arung (King) Palakka. He was a wise and just king. All people of Palakka always loved and praised their king. However, behind his greatness as Arung, there was something that worried him. He was getting old and he had no heir to his throne. The King had a daughter, We Tenri Lawi. She had married La Tompiwanua, a prince from Cinnotabi Kingdom, but she h…

E-book Bagas marhusor's spear

Once upon a time, there was a village in Pangguruan area. Its name is Lobu Sotartaban. In order to keep the enemy away, around the village was planted bamboo densely as fence. Twigs and leaves intertwined and hooked each other. The king who ruled Lobu Sotartaban Village was King Parsahala Sotarihuthon. In his father’s regime, the village would often be conquered by the enemy. However, the ene…

E-book The considerate of captivator

Far away, in Kampung Gunggung of Tanah Karo, North Sumatra, there lived a group of people headed by a campong headman. The headman of Kampung Gunggung had a handsome son. After his son had grown up, he wanted to marry his son with his niece. Such marriage according to the custom of Bataknese, where the headman lived, was common. The wedding was also held very luxurious. Many friends and relati…

E-book Sari Gading

In a village lived two siblings named Cendana and Cendini. They lived as orphans for a long time. Cendana loved his younger sister very much, Cendini. Even though Cendana was a kid, he had been able to plant paddies, fruits, and vegetables for food. Bananas and papayas were planted on the sidelines of the paddy fields. All foods were available from their fields and gardens. His body was so st…

E-book Prince Saputra

Once upon a time, on Java Island, there was a place named Silanegara. It was a very prosperous and fertile land. The people live in prosperity. The land was led by a king named Mangkunegara. Mangkunegara was a very fair and wise king. He was also very concerned about his people. Because of that, he is respected and loved by his people. King Mangkunegara had a Queen and one adolescent son. His…

E-book Mister Belalang

The cool night air was bone-chilling. Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds poured down continuously since this afternoon. Inside the hut, Lemang sat stretch out his hands, hiding behind his armpit to withstand the cold. His eyes fixed on the wooden window swaying hit by the roaring wind. Beside him lay an old man dressed in black with a sarong tied around his fat body. Since afternoon he wa…

E-book The legend of tanjung penyusuk

In a garden full of flowers and grasses, the twilight sky glowed gold. There sat a man and a woman. The man was handsome and his face showed wisdom. He was none other than Baginda2 Hasyim, the ruling king of north Bangka. Next to him sat a very beautiful woman.

E-book The legend of silver hill

Once upon a time in the hinterland of Muarojambi, in one of regencies of Jambi, a highly respectable village headman lived there. The villagers usually called him Datuk Sengalo. Under the leadership of Datuk Sengalo, the people in his village lived in harmony, safety and prosperity. The people were extremely happy to be led by Datuk Sengalo who was always friendly, humble, behave assertively,…

E-book Batu suli hill

Based on the legend circulating in Central Kalimantan, once upon a time, the sky and the earth were very close to each other. As it was close, one could take a trip between the sky and the earth, down and up through the hills or mountains. In fact, when we looked up, it seemed like we could touch the blue sky simply by using stairs or climbing up a tree. It was told that on earth or the world …

E-book The origin of the name uka uka village

In a remote village located on the shoreline of Pulau Laut, lived a married couple. The husband was named Ning Mundul. He was usually called Datu Ning Mundul despite his young age. In those days, the title Datu was a call of honor to a man deemed to have mastered considerable knowledgeable, both religious knowledge and supernatural powers. Ning Mundul was very down to earth. Despite his young …

E-book Bohong merinang

In northern Dairi, there was a village named Sicike-Cike. Sicike-Cike Village had lovely, beautiful landscape, and the people there also lived a harmonious and peaceful life. In that village, a widow lived with her son, who was about seven year-old. Her son was named Simpersah, because from his birth until seven years of age, their lives had always been overridden with hardship. One morning, …

E-book The orphan became a chief

Once upon a time, an orphaned boy lived with his grandmother in a hut on the field. Since his father and mother passed away about ten years ago, he lived with his grandmother in a bamboo-walled hut on a field located on the hillside in the area of South Bengkulu. The place was located far away from the villages of the people. In the center and several corners of the field, several trees were …

E-book The crocodile of laerisa kayeli

In the east of Ambon Island, there was a small island called Haruku Island. The island was famous for its fertility. The hills were grown with leafy trees. The plants grew well. Cloves and nutmegs bore abundant fruits at all times. That was why many people of Haruku Island planted cloves and nutmegs. These two plants were the leading plants that gave profits to local people. Apart from the fe…

E-book The origin of the name Kasihan district Bantul

Once upon a time, in the region of Mangiran, or Mangiran Village, there lived a figure named Ki Ageng Mangir Wonoboyo. Ki Ageng Mangir Wonoboyo possessed a knife. It was simply- shaped, not too big, and had the appearance of a kitchen knife. Nevertheless, the inside of the knife contained an extraordinary power. When a beautiful woman named Sarinem came to the village to borrow the knife, Ki …

E-book Darman and darmin

Once upon a time, there lived a rich merchant in Jakarta called Mr. Salim. He was known as a landlord and owner of many renthouses. His property was not limited to Jakarta. He owned lands in Karawang area too. Mr. Salim earned his living not only from people paying rent to him but also from selling fruits. His wife had passed away years before due to typhus

E-book The rooster from the east

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E-book Cikal

The fog had begun to set on Hargamulya Hamlet. The hamlet at the foot of Menoreh hills looked as calm as it had always been. During the day, most of its inhabitants worked on the fields on the hillside. Therefore, the hamlet got to be rather quiet during this time. Meanwhile, those who did not work in the farm earned their living by working as coconut pickers