Story Of Toba Lake

Story Of Toba Lake

Folk legend in North SumatraIn a village in Sumatra, the life of a farmer. He was a farmer who diligently working even though the farm was not extensive. He can be self-sufficient from their work tireless. Actually he became old enough to get married, but he still chose to live alone. On the morning of a sunny day, the farmer was fishing in the river. "Hopefully today I got a big fish," the farmer muttered to myself. Some time after the hook is thrown, kailnya seen wobbling. He immediately pulled the hook. The farmer was cheered with joy after receiving a sizeable fish.He was amazed to see the beautiful color of fish scales. The fish scales golden yellow reddish. Both round and bulging eyes flashing amazing. "Wait, I do not eat! I would be willing to accompany you if you were not so eat me. "Farmers are surprised to hear the voice of the fish. Due to his surprise, he caught the fish fell to the ground. Then do not how long, the fish was transformed into a very beautiful girl. "Bermimpikah I ?," muttered farmers."Do not worry sir, I am also human beings like you. I am very indebted to you for saving me from the curse of the Gods, "the girl said. "My name is Princess, I do not mind to be your wife," the girl said as urgent. Farmers even then nodded. They then become husband and wife. However, there is a promise that has been agreed, that they should not tell that the origin of the Princess of fish. If the promise was breached there will be a terrible disaster.Having reached the village, stirred villagers look beautiful girl together farmers. "He may be an angel coming down from heaven," they murmured. Farmers are very happy and peaceful. As a good husband, he continued to work to earn a living by cultivating rice fields and fields with diligent and tenacious. Due diligence and tenacity, the farmer life without flaws in his life. Many people envy, and they spread a nasty suspicion that could topple the success of farmers. "I know it definitely maintain Farmers spirits! "Someone said to his friend. It reached the ears of Farmers and Puteri. Yet they do not feel offended, even more diligent work.A year later, Petan and wife happiness increases, because farmer's wife gave birth to a baby boy. He was given the name of the Son. Their happiness does not make them forget themselves. The son grow into a child who is healthy and strong. He became a sweet kid but a bit mischievous. He has a habit that makes his parents wonder, are always hungry. The food should be eaten three of them can be eaten alone.Eventually, the Son always upset her father. If told to helping parents work, she always refused. The farmer's wife always reminds Farmers to be patient over their child behavior. "Yes, I will be patient, however he was our child!" Said the farmer to his wife. "Thankfully, kanda thinking like that. Kanda was a husband and a good father, "said Princess to her husband.Indeed, they say, patience has limits. This is experienced by the farmer. On one day, the Son has the task to deliver food and drinks to the fields where his father was working. But the Son did not fulfill his duty. Farmers wait for the arrival of his son, while holding hunger and thirst. He went straight home. At see her son was playing ball. Farmers became angry as he tweaked his ear. "Children do not know diuntung! Ungrateful! Basic fry! "Vituperation the Farmer unwittingly uttered the taboo.After the farmers spoke those words, instantly son and his wife vanished. Without a trace and trail. Of former stamping his feet, suddenly menyemburlah water is so heavy and getting heavier. Petani village and surrounding villages submerged all. Water overflowed very high and wide to form a lake. And finally, forming a lake. The lake was eventually known as Lake Toba. While small island in the middle known as the island.(END)