Legenda Nyi Roro Kidul | Cerita Rakyat Jawa Barat | Kisah Nusantara

Summary

In the enchanting kingdom of Pajajaran, King Munding Wangi gets lost in a mysterious forest while hunting and meets a beautiful woman who helps him in exchange for companionship. He falls in love and marries her, but upon returning to his kingdom, he neglects her and their daughter, Putri Kadita. As the king remarries, his new wife grows resentful of Kadita, leading to the princess's exile. Guided by her mother’s spirit, Kadita transforms into the powerful Nyi Roro Kidul, seeking revenge on those who wronged her, embodying themes of love, betrayal, and personal empowerment.

Takeaways

• 🏰 Once upon a time, King Munding Wangi ruled the Pajajaran kingdom and was known for his love of hunting.
• 🌲 During a hunting expedition, the king got lost in a strange forest while chasing game.
• 👩 The king met a mysterious woman in the forest who helped him find his way out in exchange for his company.
• ❤️ The king fell in love with the woman and married her, but he eventually returned to his kingdom, neglecting her.
• 👶 After some time, the king had a daughter named Putri Kadita with his forest wife, who later appeared to him in a vision.
• 😔 The king married Dewi Mutiara, a noblewoman, to secure a male heir, leading to jealousy and conflict in the palace.
• 🔥 Dewi Mutiara's growing resentment towards Putri Kadita led her to seek a way to expel the princess from the palace.
• 💨 A dark magic caused Princess Kadita to fall ill, prompting the king to reluctantly exile her for the sake of the kingdom.
• 🌊 Following a mystical message, Princess Kadita journeyed to the south coast and transformed into Nyi Roro Kidul after entering the sea.
• 👑 The story reflects themes of love, betrayal, and the consequences of choices made by the characters in their quest for power and affection.

Q & A

Who is King Munding Wangi?

King Munding Wangi, also known as the 6th King of Siliwangi, is the ruler of a kingdom in the Pajajaran area and has a passion for hunting.

What event leads to King Munding Wangi getting lost in the forest?

The king becomes lost in the forest while chasing game, not paying attention to his surroundings.

What does the king encounter in the forest?

He encounters a beautiful woman who offers to help him find a way out of the forest under certain conditions.

What are the conditions set by the woman for helping the king?

The woman agrees to help the king but requests that he stay with her for some time before showing him the way out.

How does King Munding Wangi's relationship with the woman develop?

Over time, the king falls in love with the woman and decides to marry her.

What significant event occurs after the king returns to his kingdom?

Upon his return, the king is surprised by the sudden appearance of a baby, whom he later names Putri Kadita.

Who is Putri Kadita?

Putri Kadita is the daughter of King Munding Wangi and his wife from the forest, and she grows into a beautiful and well-mannered girl.

What happens when the king decides to marry Dewi Mutiara?

After marrying Dewi Mutiara, the queen becomes increasingly selfish and demands that Princess Kadita leave the palace.

What is the consequence of Dewi Mutiara's jealousy?

Dewi Mutiara seeks the help of a magic healer to expel Princess Kadita from the palace, leading to Kadita's mysterious illness.

What transformation does Putri Kadita undergo at the south coast?

Putri Kadita follows the guidance of her mother’s voice, jumps into the sea, and is transformed into a more beautiful girl, ultimately becoming known as Nyi Roro Kidul.