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Banta Berensyah

Banta Berensyah

Banta Berensyah was a fatherless boy who lived with his poor mother. He was diligent and always patient in coping with his uncle’s scolding, Jakub. His hard work and forbearance took him to marry a beautiful princess and become a king. Here is the story. *** Once, in a remote village in ... detail... »

The Origin of Lake Si Losung and Lake Si Pinggan

The Origin of Lake Si Losung and Lake Si Pinggan

North Tapanuli Regency, one of the Regencies in North Sumatra, has Tarutung as its capital. In this area there are several well-known lakes such as Toba, Si Losung and Si Pinggan. The latter two are, however, not as famous as the former. Both lakes are situated in Silahan area, Lintong Ni Huta ... detail... »

Semesat and Semesit

Semesat and Semesit

As retold by Samsuni Semesat and Semesit were two princes who love playing football. One day, they were slandered by their stepmother, resulting in expulsion from the palace. Having no home, they were rambling around the jungle. How did they deal with life after that? Here is the story of Semesat ... detail... »

The Legend of The Holy Stone

The Legend of The Holy Stone

The Holy Stone (Batu Keramat) lies on top of Mount Kamboi Rama, Kepulauan Yapen Regency, Papua, Indonesia. Once a year, the local people hold a ceremony to worship the holy stone. Why do they sanctify and worship the stone? Who found it first? Find the answer in the story of The Legend of the Holy ... detail... »

Nenek Luhu, The Kidnapping Ghoul

Nenek Luhu, The Kidnapping Ghoul

As retold by Samsuni Nenek Luhu is actually the name of a lady who is believed to disappear misteriously. The story of her is told in a legend of Ambon people, Maluku. She will come out everytime there is sunshower. The local people believe in such weather, they shall not go out of their houses as ... detail... »

Raden Alit, The Kind-hearted Prince

Raden Alit, The Kind-hearted Prince

Retold by Samsuni Raden Alit is one of the two sons of Ratu Ageng, the king of Tanjung Kemuning, Ogan Komering Ulu Timur (OKUT) Regency, South Sumatra. Once upon a time, his elder sister Dayang Bulan was kidnapped by Malim Hitam, son of the king of Salek Alam.  Why did Malim Hitam kidnap ... detail... »

The Origin of Mount Canlaon’s Smoke

The Origin of Mount Canlaon’s Smoke

As retold by Reza Daffi Negros is an island lies west of Mindanao Island, southern part of the Philippines Archipelago. In the island there stands a huge mountain that is smoking all the time, called Canlaon. The locals believe that the rolling of smoke out of the mountain top is not merely due ... detail... »

The Golden-Grain Bearing Rice Plants

The Golden-Grain Bearing Rice Plants

Jeram is the name of a kampong in Bandar Kuala Selangor, Selangor State, Malaysia. The kampong is situated 19 miles away from Klang or about 10 miles from the center of Bandar Kuala Selangor. The kampong’s residents add up to about 5.000 in number. They work as farmers, fishermen, teachers, ... detail... »

A Pouch of Grains Malaysia

A Pouch of Grains Malaysia

The 35.515 km2 Pahang Darul Makmur is the largest island in Malaysian Peninsula with Kuantan as its capital. It lies near Pahang River, the longest river in the Peninsula. Once, there lived a poor and lazy married couple. One day, they became suddenly rich. How did it happen? Read the following ... detail... »

Banta Seudang

Banta Seudang

Long time ago in Aceh lived a just and wise king. He lived in peace with a beautiful and noble queen. The queen was having their first baby. After nine months of pregnancy, she gave birth to a handsome baby boy. The king was overwhelmed to see his future successor. The baby was then named Banta ... detail... »