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Lutung Kasarung A long time ago, in west Java, there was a kingdom. The king. was Prabu Tapa Agung. He had several beautiful daughters. Of her daughters, only the eldest, Purba Rarang and the youngest, Purba Sari were yet to get married. Purna Rarang, however, had already fiance, a well-built handsome man called Raden lndrajaya. When the king was too tired to lead the kingdom, king planned to step down. Knowing Purba Rarang traits of character, the king preferred Purba, Sari to replace him. Purba Rarang was very disappointed. She thought that she deserve to replace her father as the ruler. She discussed the situation with her fiance, lndrajaya. "My father is being unfair. I am his eldest child," Purba Rarang moaned. "It can't happen that way. You are the real queen," shouted lndrajaya. Then they got an evil idea. They asked a witch to cast a spell to Purba Sari. Soon after that Purba Sari had a strange skin disease. There were black dots on her skin. Consequently Purba Rarang had a reason to tell people that her sister had a great sin and she was cursed by god. She told her people that such a person did not qualify to be a leader. After that she ordered the army to send Purba Sari to a wood and had her exiled there. As there were many animals in the wood she got along with them well. Her best friend was a black monkey. She called the monkey Lutung Kasarung. Lutung was very attentive and very kind to her. He gave fruits and vegetables to Purba Sari. Lutung Kasarung was not an ordinary monkey. He often meditates like human being. One night when there was a full moon he sat meditating. He was praying to God. Suddenly a spring emerged beside Lutung. It became bigger and bigger and finally it became a lake. The water was very clear and aromatic. The next day Lutung came to see Purba Sari. He asked her to follow him. Lutung took her to the lake and asked her to take a bath. When Purba Sari took bath in the lake something strange happened. Her skin disease was gone and her smooth fair skin was back. Purba Sari was very happy and thankful to God. One day, Prime Minister visited Purba Sari and got really surprise to know that she had got rid of her illness. He then asked her to go back to the kingdom. Purba Sari agreed and brought Lutung Kasarung with her. Purba Rarang was very surprised when she saw Purba Sari was in good condition and looked beautiful. Her evil heart led her to find a way to beat her sister. Then she asked her sister to measure the length of their hair. The one who had the longest hair would win. Purba Sari's hair proved to be longer than Purba Rarang's. Then Purba Rarang got another idea. She asked hersister to compare their fiance. Purba Rarang was sure that she would win because lndrajaya was very handsome. She was sure that Purba Sari did not have any fiance. When Purba Rarang showed lndrajaya, Purba Sari was awkwardly appointed Lutung Kasarung as her fiance. Purba Rarang laughed out loud. "So your fiance is a monkey?" Purba Rarang said." "Yes, this monkey is my fiance:' Purba Sari said. Lutung Kasarung then sat on the ground. He was meditating ·and praying to God. Then amazingly he changed into a very handsome man. Initially Lutung Kasarung was a handsome man who was punished by God and became a monkey. After some years that day he got clemency from God and he became human being again. Purba Rarang was very surprised. He had no cfloice but to accept that her sister was better than her. She asked for apology. Purba Sari gave her apology. After that they went back to palace. Purba Sari became the queen and married to Lutung Kasarung. Source: http:/lceritarakyatnusantara.com/en/ folklore/80/lutungkasarung 8. What do you think of lndrajaya?