" Joko Panjer, take the cows home.It’s late and going to rain soon!! " “ Yes, father. I’m going home now. The cows are also ful...
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BARUKLINTING DRAGON
The Baruklinting Dragon ( folklore from Central Java ) A long time ago, there was a giant dragon. His name was Baruklinting. One day, one of...
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BATURRADEN
Baturraden ( folktale from Central Java ) Suta is a servant in a kingdom in Central Java. His duty is to look after the king's horses....
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The Adventures of Mouse Deer and Tiger
There is more Indonesian folklore from Central Java. I hope you enjoy this story. Keep reading the story.. Long Time ago in a jungle of Java...
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Putri Kemuning Folktale
Putri Kemuning ( folktale from East Java ) Putri Kemuning and her mother live in a jungle. They are poor. Putri Kemuning always helps her m...
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THE BIRTH of MAJAPAHIT
Some centuries ago a cruel king reigned in Central Java. He was called Prabu Mundang Wangi. One day the king went to see an astrologer. He w...
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The Red Fish
The Red Fish ( a tale from Turkey ) A kind fisherman once caught a bright shining red fish. It was so lovely, he took pity on it and instea...
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How Squirrel Got I'ts Stripes
How Squirrel Got I'ts Stripes ( a tale from the Ramayana of India ) "Each serves according to their strength" ...
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The Mice and the Elephant
The Mice and The Elephant ( a tale from India ) Once upon a time there was a colony of mice who feared the elephants. Whenever the elep...
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THE STORY of MANIK ANGKERAN
Manik Angkeran ( folklore from Bali ) A long time ago, lived a very rich family in Bali. The father was Sidi Mantra . He was ver...
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THE LEGEND of SITU BAGENDIT
Nyai Bagendit was a widow . She was the richest person in the village . She had a very big house fill with a lot of jewellery. She also had ...
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THE LEGEND of KELUD MONTAIN
Brawijaya was the king of Majapahit Kingdom. He had a daughter, her name was Dyah Ayu Pusparani. She was very beautiful. Many young men...
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THE LEGEND of SLAMET MOUNTAIN
The Legend of Slamet Mountain ( folklore from Central Java ) A long time ago, Slamet Mountain was very high. It was so high that it could r...
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THE LEGEND of SURABAYA
The Legend of Surabaya (folklore from East Java) A long time ago in East Java there were two strong animals, Sura and Baya. Sura was a shark...
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THE LEGEND of KELANA SAKTI
The Story of Kelana Sakti (folklore from North Sumatra) ONCE upon a time in North Sumatra, there was a kingdom named Purnama. The king was K...
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si LORENG | The Story of Panyalahan Village
L ong time ago in Tasikmalaya , West Java, lived a young couple. They were farmers. They lived happily with their baby. The couple also h...
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JAKA TARUB and NAWANG WULAN
J aka Tarub was a handsome young man. He was very popular in the village. Many young girls fell in love with him. However Jaka Tarub thoug...
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THE STORY of RICE TEMPLE
The Story of Pari Temple (Rice Temple) (folklore from East Java) A long time ago, an old man lived in Penanggungan Mountain. His name...
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A FARMER and A HEDGEHOG STATUE
A Farmer and a Hedgehog Statue (folklore from West Kalimantan) It was a very hot day. A farmer was working on his field. He was there for...
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THE STORY of LUTUNG KASARUNG
Prabu Tapa Agung was an old king. He had two daughters, Purbararang and Purbasari . Prabu Tapa Agung planned to retire as a king. Prab...
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Why Frogs and Mosquitoes are Enemies
Why Frogs and Mosquitoes are Enemies (a Story from Philipines) "Zzzzz...," the crab snores. Suddenly.... "Hahahaha...," ...
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THE LEGEND of SANGKURIANG
THE LEGEND of SANGKURIANG ( TANGKUBAN PERAHU ) (folklore from west java) One day, when he was hunting, Sangkuriang accidentally killed h...
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THE STORY of TIMUN MAS (Golden Cucumber)
Once upon a time, not far from a jungle, lived husband and a wife. The were farmers. The were diligent farmers anf always worked hard on th...
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