Princess Aji Bedarah Putih: Legend of Lipan Lake (Indonesia)

Chapter 1: The Beautiful Princess of the Kingdom

It is said that in ancient times, there lived a kingdom ruled by a wise and powerful king. The king had a daughter named Princess Aji Bedarah Putih. She was given this unusual name because whenever she chewed betel leaves and tasted the betel sap, the red juice would flow clearly down her throat, visible beneath her fair skin. Besides this strange and wondrous trait, Princess Aji Bedarah Putih was known throughout the land for her extraordinary beauty. Her face shone like the moon on a clear night, and travelers who passed through the kingdom always spoke of her grace and charm.