Legenda Lutung Kasarung

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In ancient times in the Pasundan area there was a king named Prabu Tapak Agung. He led his territory very wisely, so that he was loved by his people. The king has two beautiful daughters. The oldest named Purbararang, and his sister named Purbasari.

Archipelago Folklore "Legend of Lutung Kasarung"

One day, as he neared the end of his life, the king asked Purbasari his youngest daughter to replace his position to lead the kingdom. "My child, I'm tired and too old to lead, so it's time for me to abdicate," said the king. Purbararang, who is the older brother of Purbasari, did not agree with his father's orders. He felt that because he was the oldest child, he was the one who should replace his father's position as the royal leader.

Purbararang, who was very angry and jealous, then planned to harm his sister. Purbararang goes to see a witch. He asked the witch to spell her sister. The result of the witch's spell was quite severe. Purbasari suddenly had black skin, and that was what made Purbararang the reason for driving him out of the palace. "Go away from here!" said Purbararang to his younger brother. "People who have been cursed like you don't deserve to be a queen, aren't even worthy to live here!" he continued.

Purbararang then ordered a Patih to alienate his younger brother into the middle of the forest. With a heavy heart, the Patih obeyed his orders. However, in the middle of the forest, the Patih who was actually kind-hearted did not immediately leave him. He made a cottage for Purbasari. Before leaving, he also advised the poor princess, asking her to be steadfast and patient.

While living in the forest, Purbasari never felt lonely. The kind princess is friends with many animals, who are also always kind to her. Among the hundreds of animals that became friends, there is an ape with mysterious black feathers. Among other animals, the ape was the most attentive and kindest to Purbasari. The monkey often brings flowers and fruits to entertain the princess's heart. Purbasari then gave the name of the monkey Lutung Kasarung.

One night, during the full moon, the monkey who became a friend of Purbasari went to a lonely place to meditate. After a long time meditating, suddenly the soil near the meditating place begins to emit clear and fragrant water, which then forms a small lake.

The next day, the monkey asked Purbasari to take a bath in the small lake. Although initially feeling doubtful, Purbasari obeyed his request. A magical thing happened. After bathing, suddenly Purbasari's skin becomes clean as before. The princess became beautiful as usual. Purbasari was very surprised and felt very happy because his beauty had recovered.

On the same day, the evil Purbararang suddenly intends to see his sister in the forest. He also went to the forest with his fiance and several royal guards. When he saw the condition of his sister who had returned to beauty, Purbararang was surprised. But, the evil princess did not give up. He invited his sister to fight long hair. Who has longer hair, he wins. Apparently, Purbasari's hair is longer, so he wins.

Purbararang still hasn't given up. He then invited Purbasari to fight handsome fiance, then showed his handsome fiance. Purbasari was confused because he did not have a fiancee. He immediately pulled his best friend monkey. Purbararang burst out laughing at that. "So your fiance is a monkey?" he teased sarcastically.

Suddenly a miracle happened. Purbasari's best monkey turns into a handsome and handsome young man, far more handsome than Purbararang's fiance. The guards who saw this were astonished and cheered happily because the kindhearted princess won. Purbararang claimed defeat, admitted his mistake, and apologized. Purbasari who is kind-hearted does not hold grudges and does not punish his evil brother.

Purbasari later became a queen who led his kingdom wisely, accompanied by his idol youth, who had always accompanied him faithfully in the form of a langur.

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