A legend of the volcano of Canlaon on the island of Negros. It is told generally in Western Negros and Eastern Cebu. The volcano is still active, and smoke and steam rise from its crater.
And before the strange men came over the water from Spain, there lived in Negros, on the mountain of Canlaon, an old man who had great power over all the things in the earth. He was called Harisaboqued, King of the Mountain.
When he wished anything done he had but to tap the ground three times Continue reading
That night I became very feverish, and stayed in bed drinking plenty of cold, fresh water. The next morning I felt better, and I continued my journey on foot. I had been told I would find boats at Burlington - fifty miles away – that would carry me the rest of the way to Philadelphia. It rained very hard all day and when I stopped at a small hotel that first night, I was beginning to wish I had never left home. I proceeded, however, and on the third day reached Burlington. Walking in Continue reading
Though a brother, I was his apprentice and he considered himself my master. He expected the same services from me as he would from another; while I thought he asked too much of a brother. Our arguments were often brought before our father, and I guess I was either generally in right, or else a better debater, because the judgment was usually in my favor. But I disliked any my apprenticeship and wished for some opportunity to end it. I sold some of my books to get a little money and, with the Continue reading
My brother had, in 1720 or 1721, begun to print a newspaper. It was the second that appeared in America. I remember his friends trying to persuade him not to attempt it, since it probably would not be successful. One newspaper was in their judgement, enough for America. He went on, however, and I was employed to carry the papers through the streets to the people.
He had some clever men among his friends whose writing added to the success of the newspaper. These gentlemen often visited Continue reading
Once upon a time, there is a country led by a wise and fair king. People prosperous and fulfilled all his needs. But there is one that still less, the King was not blessed with child.
Every day the King and Queen always pray for a child. Finally, the King and Queen pray granted. After 9 months pregnant, the Queen give birth a beautiful female child. The King was very happy and he held a royal feast and invite friend and all people. The king also invited 7 good witches for their good Continue reading
In a kingdom, there lived a beautiful and kind girl. She lived with his mother and two her half-sisters, because her parents had died.
In the house she was always told to do the whole home jobs. She always yelled at and were only given eat only once a day by her stepmother. Her sisters the evil called “Cinderella”. Cinderella mean girls, dirty and filled with dust. “The name that suits you!” said them.
After a while, then one day came the royal guards who Continue reading
At one time, there lived a family of fishermen on the coast of Sumatra region. The family consists of father, mother and a son named Malin Kundang. Because the financial condition of the concerned families, the father decided to make a living in the country across the vast seas.
In their huts lived only Malin and his mother. A week, two weeks, a month, two months even more 1 year old, Malin’s father also did not return to the village. So she had to replace the position of Continue reading
On a summer’s day, was a donkey walking in the mountains. Donkey was carrying a few sacks of salt on his back. The bag is very heavy, while the sun shines in the heat.
“Oh hot. Like I had no strength to walk again,” said the donkey.
Then he saw a river.
“Ah, there was a river! I better stop for a while,” said the donkey with joy.
Without thinking, he went into the river and byuur! Donkey slipped and fell. He tried to stand again, but Continue reading
One day, there was a very old grandfather. His eyes were almost blind, deaf ears, and his knees trembled. As he sat at the table, he could not hold a spoon with the strong. He spilled soup onto the table. Besides that, the soup is often out back of the mouth.
Son and her son’s wife were upset because of it. Finally, they made the old man sitting in the corner behind the composition. They do not provide enough food in the bowl. He sat there and looked sadly into the table. Then Continue reading
Origin story from Telaga Sarangan, Magetan
Kyai Pasir and Nyai Pasir are husband and wife who live in Lawu mountain forests. They take shelter in a house (cabin) in the East Lawu forest slopes. The cottage was made of wood leaves the forest and thatched roof. With a very modest cottage is both already felt very safe and not afraid of the danger that happened, like a wild animal disturbance and so on. Moreover they have long lived in the forest is so understanding of the situation Continue reading
