The Story Of Lake Toba

This is the origin fairy tale story the people of Indonesia.

 

Once upon time, in a village in Sumatera, Indonesia lived a farmer who lived alone in a very simple home. One day in a bright morning he was fishing in the river. Sometime later the farmer was glad when his fishing rod get a big enough fish. He was amazed to see the color of a beautiful fish scales, the golden yellow color, the round and amazing eyes. And the more fascinated him was the fish that can talk.

"wait, don't eat me! I will stay with you, if you not eat me!"

The farmer are surprised to hear the voice of the fish, because of that the fish fell down to the ground and suddenly the fish was changed into beautiful women. "Am I dreaming?" muttered the farmer.

"Do not afraid, Sir. I am also a human being like you. I am deeply indebted to you for saved me from the curse of the Gods, my name is Puteri and I am willing to be your wife", She said. So, the were a husband and wife but there is one promised that has been agreed . They should not be told about the fish princes story. If the promise is broken there will be a tremendous disaster. They were very happy and peaceful.

A year later they was endowed a son named Samosir. He grow into a healthy and strong child's. He became a good boy but little bit naughty. He eat a lot and always hungry. He always emptied the Foods that should be eaten for three. Gradually, Samosir always make his father angry and upset. He always refused to help his parents work. The farmer's wife always remind her husband to be patient over their child's behavior.

Therefore, patience has limits and this is experienced by the farmer. One day Samosir was asked to delivered the food and beverages to the field where his father was working. But the son doesn't fulfill his duty. The farmer waiting his son and he really hungry and thirsty. but when he arrived home he saw his son was playing ball. The farmer became angry, shouting and unconsciously uttered that should not be spoken in accordance with his promise to his wife.

After the farmer say that taboo words, suddenly his wife and his son disappeared without a trace. Meanwhile, from the farmer feet came out the water, strong and fast. The farmer village and the village surrounds, water flooding very high and wide to form a lake. Then, the lake eventually known as The Toba Lake and a small island in the middle of the lake known as Samosir island.