Tag Archives: Folklore

Telaga Rawa Pening, Indonesian Folklore from Java

In ancient times, in the valley of Mount Telomayo lived a couple named Ki Hajar and Nyai Selakanta. They live modestly and have not been blessed with offspring. Ki Hajar finally decided to go as a hermit on Mount Telomoyo to beg the Almighty for the gift of a child. After a long time Ki […]

Curse of the King of Mintin Island, Indonesian Folklore From Kalimantan

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Once upon a time. in Pulau Mintin, including the Kahayan Hilir district there is a kingdom led by a wise and prudent king. The King ruled justly and wisely until the government achieved success. its people live in prosperity. One day the empress died. The Empress is the woman most loved by the King. The […]

Cenderawasih birds, Indonesian folk tales from Papua

In ancient times, there was an old woman living with a female dog in the Bumberi Mountains, Fak-fak. One day they were looking for food in the forest. They arrived at a place where pandanus trees were bearing fruit. The old woman took the fruit and gave it to the female dog. Voraciously, the female […]