Showing posts with label Yogyakarta. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Yogyakarta. Show all posts

Saturday, 28 December 2024

The Legend of Ki Ageng Mangir: A Javanese Folktale for Kids

The Legend of Ki Ageng Mangir: A Javanese Folktale for Kids

Once upon a time, in the lush, green land of Mangir, there ruled a brave and handsome young prince named Ki Ageng Mangir. He possessed a legendary weapon—a magical spear named Baru Klinthing, forged from the fiery tongue of a giant dragon! With this spear, Ki Ageng was invincible. But alas, his strength made him terribly proud.

Sunday, 1 December 2024

The Journey of Prince Begawan Selapawening

The Journey of Prince Begawan Selapawening

Chapter 1: The Journey to the Silver Coast

Long, long ago, in the grand and golden Kingdom of Majapahit, lived a wise prince named Begawan Selapawening. He was the son of the great King Brawijaya. As new teachings began to spread across the land, the prince and his loyal followers wanted to keep their ancient ways. They packed their bags and traveled far away, leaving the busy cities behind.

Saturday, 17 April 2021

Gubuk Rubuh Legend: Indonesian Folktale from Yogyakarta

Gubuk Rubuh Legend Indonesian Folktale from Yogyakarta

Chapter 1: Trouble in the Palace

Long, long ago, the great Majapahit Kingdom was ruled by King Brawijaya V. One day, a big quarrel broke out inside the palace, and the whole court was troubled.

After much thinking, the king made a hard decision. He would send away one of his wives, Princess Campa, a gift to him from the faraway Kingdom of China. Princess Campa was expecting a baby, the king's own child.

The Origin of Mount Merapi: A Javanese Folktale for Kids

The Origin of Mount Merapi A Javanese Folktale for Kids

Chapter 1: A Mountain for Java

Long, long ago, the Gods in heaven looked down at the island of Java. The land was not even at all. There were high hills, low plains, deep valleys, and steep ravines. The island wobbled and leaned to one side.

Saturday, 8 August 2020

Roro Jonggrang Legend: Prambanan Temple Story from Java

Roro Jonggrang Legend Prambanan Temple Story from Java

Chapter 1: Two Neighboring Kingdoms

Long, long ago, in the land of Java, there were two kingdoms that lived side by side as neighbors. One was the Kingdom of Prambanan. The other was the Kingdom of Pengging.

Prambanan was ruled by a king named King Boko. He had a daughter named Roro Jonggrang, who was so beautiful that everyone in the kingdom loved to look at her kind and gentle face. The people of Prambanan lived in peace and happiness.