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"Timun Mas"

Once upon a time, lived husband and a wife. They were a dilligent farmers, and always work hard on their paddy fields. They've been married for years but still not have a child yet.

Everyday they prayed and prayed for a child. And one night, while they were praying, a giant passed their house and heard their prayer. The Giant said to them, "Don't worry, I can give you a child" the farmers was very happy, "...But you have to give her to me when she is 17 years old" They agreed, they didn't even think the risk of losing their child later.

After that, The Giant gave them some cucumber seeds and told them to plant it.

Days by days, finally, a big golden cucumber grew from the plants. The farmers picked and cut it. They were very surprised to see a beautiful baby girl inside the cucumber.

They named her 'Timun Mas' what means The Golden Cucumber.

Years passed by, Timun Mas grew into a beautiful lady. She is 17 now. Her parents were very sad, they knew they had to keep their promise to The Giant, but they didn't want to lose their daughter.

Suddenly, a big Giant came into tehir house, "My daughter, take this bag, it can save you from the giant, now run! run Timun Mas! Save your life!"

The Giant was very angry, he knew the farmers want to break their promises. He chased Timun Mas away.

The Giant was getting closer and closer. Timun Mas then opened the bag and threw a handful of salt to the Giant. It became a sea, the Giant had to swim to get over Timun Mas, but unfortunately he can pass through it. Then, Timun Mas threw the other things she had in her bag, Chilli. It became a jungle with sharp thorns trees that can hurt the Giant, but again, the Giant can pass through it. However, the Giant was still able to catch Timun Mas. Timun Mas threw her third magic stuff, Terasi*. It became a big swamp. The Giant was very tired to swim the swamp, so he was drowning and died.

Then, Timun Mas went home immediately, their parents were so happy that they finnaly together again.