A long time ago on the island of Java, Indonesia, some farmers live. They have been married for several years but they did not have children. So they prayed for a monster called Buta Ijo give their children. Buta Ijo is fierce and powerful monster. He granted their wishes on one condition. When their children have grown, they have to sacrifice them to Buta Ijo. He likes to eat fresh human flesh. The farmers agreed to the condition. Several months later the pregnant wife.
She gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. They named her Timun Emas. Farmers liked. Cucumber Gold is very healthy and a very smart girl. He is also very hard. When he was a teenager Buta Ijo came to their house. Cucumber Gold scared so he ran and hid. The farmer later said Buta Ijo Timun Emas was a child. They asked him to hold off. Buta Ijo agree. He promised to come again. Buta Ijo come next year again. But again and again the parents they say that Timun Emas was a child.When Buta Ijo third time came when their parents have to prepare something for him. They gave the Golden Cucumber some bamboo needles, seeds of cucumber, sauce and salt.'Cucumbers, take things''What is it?'"This is your weapon. Buta Ijo will chase you. He'll eat you alive. So
run as fast as you can. And if he's going to catch you deploy it to the
ground. Go now! 'Cucumber Gold scared so he ran as fast as he could. Buta Ijo When he arrived home away from home. He was furious when he realized that his prey had left. So he ran after her. He had a sharp nose so he knows what direction to run its prey.Cucumber Gold is only a temporary Buta Ijo girl is a monster so he can easily catch up. When he was just a few steps behind the Golden Cucumber quickly spread the seeds of cucumbers. In the second they turn out to be a lot of cucumber vines. Fatigue Buta Ijo very thirsty so he grabbed and ate them. When Buta Ijo busy eating cucumbers Cucumber Gold can escape.But soon Buta Ijo realized and started running again. When he was just a few steps behind Timun Emas threw his bamboo needle. Soon they are transformed into lush bamboo trees. Buta Ijo find it difficult to pass. It took him some time to break dense bamboo forest. Meanwhile Cucumber Gold can run farther.Buta Ijo after him again. When he almost caught it again and again Timun Emas threw her dressing. This time it turned into a lake. Buta Ijo busy saving themselves so Timun Emas ran way. But Buta Ijo can handle and continue to pursue it.Finally when almost caught Timun Emas he threw his salt. Soon the land where Buta Ijo stood became sea. Buta Ijo was drowned and died instantly.Cucumber Gold grateful to God and back to his home.
Once, in the region Galela , North Halmahera , North Maluku , there was a village named Lisawa . This hamlet is still relatively quiet , because it is only inhabited by a few families who occupy some dadaru ( home ) . The hamlet is also classified as hard water areas , because almost the entire territory consists of rocks . To get clean water for drinking , cooking , and bathing , the residents have to walk away . However, the population continues to live safe , peaceful , and quiet . In this hamlet a handsome young man who nicknamed Magohiduuru , and a beautiful girl who nicknamed Majojaru . They are faithful lovers - as lively as dead . Actually , Magohiduuru eager to woo Majojaru . However
, he did not dare to express that intention to his girlfriend , because
he realized that in order to support themselves is difficult ,
especially if a family. Realizing his situation , Magohiduuru decided to go wander . After work, then he will return Majojaru apply . It was his intention to convey to both parents and the blessing . After that , he immediately met her love . ` My sister ! Anyone want to tell you ! " Said Magohiduuru ."What is it , brother ! Say ! "Urged Majojaru ." My sister ! Sister wanted to go wander looking for food for our future together. Once successful, the brother will soon be back to ask you . Is sister would faithfully wait till sister home ? "Asked Magohiduuru . Majojaru stunned for a moment . He paused with a blank look . His mind would fly away imagining herself abandoned by her lover whom she loved it . His heart was very sad at the thought. However
, after thinking with a clear mind , she realizes that her lover had
said was true , for the sake of their future better . " Well , Sis ! If the brother whose heart was about to go abroad , go sister ! Sister would faithfully wait for you . Kakaklah sister 's only hope in this life . Kakaklah lively love - as dead sister , "said Majojaru ." But , do not forget to come back soon if Brother has succeeded ! " Message.How glad heart Magohiduuru hear the pledge of allegiance and the blessing of the Beloved ." Yes , my sister ! Brother promised to be back soon , because ye belong to only one sister . May God Almighty grant us a pledge to lively - as dead , "said Magohiduuru . The next day , said goodbye to Majojaru Magohiduuru . Although
they had known each other for a while to give up part , Majojaru heavy
hearts still harbor feelings for her lover farewell , as well as a
feeling Magohiduuru with a heavy heart to leave her beloved . However , whatever the case , Magohiduuru was determined hard to wander . He also went to the country by ship across the screen . Magohiduuru already one year overseas , had not yet returned . Majojaru heart was getting restless . One day when a walk to the pier , Majojaru saw a ship at anchor . Hopefully , he approached the boat lover who knows who eagerly been waiting there among the passengers . He watched every passenger who got off the ship with full carefully . All the passengers had got off the boat , but the person he was looking not too visible . Eventually , he ventured to ask where his girlfriend to one of the crew . " Excuse me , sir ! May I disturb a minute ? " Sapa Majojaru ."Yeah , what's up ? Anyone can I help you ? " Asked the crew ." Yes , sir ! Is my boyfriend knew Mr. , Magohiduuru ? If not mistaken , last year he was aboard the Sir heading across the country . Is Mr. 've heard from him ? " Majojaru asked." Ooo ... Magohiduuru , handsome young man who was unfortunate , "said the ship 's crew .Hearing the answer , Majojaru was startled ." Hey , what the Lord mean that poor boy ? What happened to him , sir ? "Asked Majojaru with great curiosity . The crew was told that a month ago Magohiduuru died overseas since the accident while at work . As if struck by lightning in broad daylight Majojaru heard the bad news . He seemed not to believe the fate of her lover . Destroyed all his hopes . Pledge of allegiance to lively as they once swore semati became lost. With a sad heart and body limp , Majojaru staggered back to his home . Before reaching the village , he sought shelter to calm her . He was sitting on a rock under a banyan tree lament the fate that has befallen her lover . He was crying uncontrollably up to three days and three nights . The tears kept flowing like an unstoppable broken levees . Over time , her tears flooded and drowned the rocks where he sat until he was joined drowned and died . Not long after , forming a small lake where the water is clear and bluish eyes water . A few days later , a resident was looking for firewood around the place . How shocked he was when he saw the small lake . " Hey , why the sudden there lake in this place ? " He muttered .Without much thought , he immediately informed the existence of the lake to the residents of the hamlet Lisawa . Hearing the news, the people were in an uproar . Elders (village head ) with some of the people immediately flocked to see the lake . Upon arrival at the site , their astonishment and confusion . " Hey , do you know when spring appears ? " Asked the elders to the people who first found the lake ." No, sir ! Lake was already there when I passed by this place , " the resident said ." Wow , is this a sign of something bad will happen in our village , sir ? " Said a resident of the other ." I do not know . But , we have to investigate the causes of this lake , "said traditional elders .Finally , indigenous elders and some of the residents are returning to the village . Elders immediately hit dolodolo ( drums ) to collect all its citizens . Before long , the residents were already gathered in his yard ." Oh , all wargaku ! Know ! In the village we had just occurred a strange incident . A small lake suddenly appeared at the edge of the village . Therefore , we must hold a ceremony to unveil the mystery of the existence of the lake ! "Said traditional elders . Hearing
the appeal , the village sepepuh immediately prepare everything to hold
ceremonial purposes summoning the spirits of ancestors and the worship
of Jou Jou Giki Moi or Maduhutu ( One God or the Creator God ) . After a traditional ceremony that takes place , there came a whisper from them which read lehuhur spirits as follows : " Arising from sininga irogi de itepi sidago Congo formerly de i uhi imadadi majobubu ak " . ( Meaning : Arising from a broken heart devastated , tears , mangalir and flows into the fountain ) .Got the answer , elders also closed the ceremony and immediately rang dolodolo . Before long , the residents had gathered to listen to the findings that will be presented by the elders ."O , wargaku ! Know ! The
existence of the lake caused by the tears of a girl from a broken heart
widowed by her boyfriend , "said traditional elders . Once finished elders convey the information , the atmosphere had become silent . All people who were present wondered to myself who the lovers . In the midst of the silence , again indigenous elders spoke up and asked the citizens . " Hey , who among you who are currently members of his family were not in the village? " Asked the elders .At the question , the people were looking at each other . Each busy counting the number of family members . A few moments later , a middle-aged man raised his hand . He was the father Magohiduuru ." I do , sir ! " Said father Magohiduuru ." Who are the members of your family and where did it go? " Asked the elders . Magohiduuru father was also told that a year ago his son named Magohiduuru go wander , but has not returned . As
soon as the middle-aged man after the story, the father was told that
his daughter Majojaru , Majojaru , already three days did not go home . He was looking everywhere but did not find him . He also told me that in fact , her daughter and Magohiduuru were lovers and they have promised to each other as lively as dead . Of information and Majojaru that Magohiduuru father , elders suspect that something is happening on the lovers . Having traced everywhere , they finally heard from the crew that Magohiduuru have died overseas . They also received information that Majojaru have learned about the death of her lover . Heard
all the testimony , the elders and the whole of Hamlet Lisawa also
believes that the formation of the lake comes from Majojaru tears
because her lover wept . To commemorate the sad event , the locals named the lake Telaga Biru , because the water is clear and bluish eyes water . They also promised to maintain and care for the lake .
