Folklore for Kids - Danau Toba ( Lake Toba) - English Version - ( EF - English First Version )

Summary

In Sumatra, a diligent but struggling farmer named Toba catches a magical gold fish that transforms into a beautiful woman, who becomes his wife. She lifts Toba from poverty and bears him a son, Samosir, who grows into a lazy child. When Toba, in anger, reveals his wife's secret origins, she and Samosir flee, leading to a great flood that creates Lake Toba, leaving only the hilltop where Samosir stands as an island.

Takeaways

• 🎣 Toba, a diligent farmer in Sumatra, often struggled with poor harvests and hunger.
• 🐟 One day, Toba went fishing and caught a large, gold-scaled fish.
• 🏠 Toba brought the fish home but had to go out to collect firewood.
• ✨ When he returned, the fish had turned into gold coins and a beautiful woman appeared.
• 💫 The woman revealed she was the incarnation of the fish and her curse was lifted.
• 💍 The woman agreed to marry Toba on the condition that he never mention her origins as a fish.
• 👶 They married and had a son named Samosir, who grew up to be lazy and mischievous.
• 🍽️ One day, Samosir ate the food meant for his father, angering Toba who called him a 'little fish'.
• 🌊 This broke the wife's condition, leading to a flood that created Lake Toba and turned Samosir into an island.
• 🏞️ The story explains the origin of Lake Toba and Samosir Island.

Q & A

Who is the main character in the story?

The main character in the story is Toba, a diligent farmer living in a valley in Sumatra.

Why did Toba often go hungry?

Toba often went hungry because his harvest was not always bountiful.

What unusual event occurred when Toba was fishing in the river?

An unusual event occurred when Toba felt a tug on his fishing line and reeled in a large gold scaly fish.

What happened to the fish after Toba brought it home?

After Toba brought the fish home, it turned into pieces of gold when he went to retrieve it from the basin.

Who appeared in Toba's home and what was her connection to the fish?

A tall, beautiful woman appeared in Toba's home, who was the incarnation of the fish Toba had caught earlier.

What was the woman's condition to become Toba's wife?

The woman's condition to become Toba's wife was that he should never bring up her origins as a fish.

What was the name of Toba's son and what was his behavior like?

Toba's son was named Samosir, and he grew into a naughty and lazy child who only played around.

Why did Toba's wife deliver food to Toba in the fields?

Toba's wife delivered food to him in the fields because Samosir refused to do so and was being spoiled.

What mistake did Toba make that led to disastrous consequences?

Toba made the mistake of breaking the agreement with his wife by mentioning her origins as a fish, which led to a flood that engulfed the valley.

What became of Toba and Samosir after the flood?

Toba was swept away by the flood and drowned, while Samosir survived on an island in the middle of the newly formed Lake Toba.

What is the significance of the name 'Lake Toba' and the island in its middle?

The name 'Lake Toba' and the island in its middle are significant as they are named after Toba and Samosir, the characters in the story, symbolizing the transformation of their lives and the landscape.

Outlines

00:00

🐟 The Enchanted Fish and the Farmer's Fortune

In this tale from Sumatra, a hardworking but struggling farmer named Toba catches a large golden fish that turns into gold pieces when he leaves it unattended. The fish is revealed to be a beautiful woman, an incarnation cursed by the gods, who offers to cook for Toba and eventually becomes his wife. She sets one condition for their marriage: never to speak of her origins as a fish. The story highlights Toba's initial fortune and the mysterious transformation that leads to a significant change in his life.

05:00

👶 The Birth of Samosir and the Curse's Repercussions

The narrative continues with the birth of Toba and the fish-woman's son, Samosir, who grows up to be a lazy and disobedient child. Despite Toba's attempts to discipline him, Samosir's mother remains patient, believing in his potential for change. One day, when Samosir is persuaded to deliver food to his father, he succumbs to hunger and eats the food meant for Toba. This act of disobedience leads to Toba inadvertently breaking the agreement with his wife by calling Samosir a 'little fish,' triggering the return of the curse and a tragic flood that engulfs the valley, leaving only the hill where Samosir hides, which later becomes known as Lake Toba.

Keywords

💡Toba

Toba is the name of the main character in the video, a diligent but struggling farmer from Sumatra. He is central to the story's theme of transformation and the unexpected rewards of kindness. Toba's name is used throughout the script to represent his character and his journey, from a desperate fisherman to a man who finds a magical wife and ultimately faces tragedy.

💡Harvest

Harvest refers to the process and result of gathering mature crops. In the context of the video, Toba's harvest is not always bountiful, indicating the hardship and struggle he faces as a farmer. The lack of a successful harvest is a key factor that leads Toba to go fishing, setting the stage for the rest of the story.

💡Desperation

Desperation is a state of extreme hopelessness or need. In the script, Toba experiences desperation when he has waited a long time for a fish to bite and is on the verge of going home empty-handed. This feeling of desperation is a turning point, as it leads to the moment when he catches the magical fish that changes his life.

💡Curse

A curse, in this narrative, is a type of enchantment or spell that transforms a person or thing into another state. The woman who appears in Toba's home is revealed to be the incarnation of the fish, cursed by the gods. The concept of the curse is integral to the story's theme of transformation and the supernatural, and it is the reason why Toba's life changes dramatically.

💡Transformation

Transformation refers to a profound change in form, appearance, or character. The video script features several instances of transformation, including the fish turning into gold coins and then into a beautiful woman. Transformation is a key theme in the video, symbolizing the unexpected changes and opportunities that can arise from seemingly unfortunate circumstances.

💡Condition

In the context of the video, a condition is a stipulation or requirement that must be met for something to happen. The woman, who is the incarnation of the fish, agrees to marry Toba on the condition that he never speaks of her origins as a fish. This condition is crucial to the plot, as it sets up the conflict that eventually leads to the tragic ending.

💡Spoiled

To spoil someone typically means to indulge them to the point where they become unreasonable or difficult to manage. In the script, Toba's son, Somes, is described as a spoiled and lazy child. This characterization is important as it foreshadows the conflict between Toba and his son, which eventually triggers the tragic events that unfold.

💡Patience

Patience is the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset. Toba's wife demonstrates patience with their son's behavior, believing that he will change. This concept is significant in the narrative as it contrasts with Toba's growing frustration and foreshadows the eventual breaking point that leads to the revelation of her true nature.

💡Flood

A flood is an overflow of a large amount of water that submerges land that is usually dry. In the video, a flood is the tragic event that occurs when Toba breaks the agreement and mentions his wife's origins. The flood symbolizes the consequences of breaking a promise and is the climax of the story, resulting in the creation of Lake Toba.

💡Lake Toba

Lake Toba is the largest lake in Indonesia and is mentioned in the script as the body of water created by the flood. The lake is significant as it is named after Toba, the main character, and serves as a lasting reminder of the story's events. It is also the place where Somes, Toba's son, finds refuge, symbolizing survival and the continuation of life.

Highlights

Toba, a diligent farmer in Sumatra, often struggled with bountiful harvests and went hungry.

Desperate from hunger, Toba went fishing and caught a large gold scaly fish.

Upon returning home, Toba discovered the fish had turned into gold coins.

A mysterious woman appeared, claiming to be the fish Toba caught and now freed from a curse.

The woman offered to cook for Toba, showcasing her culinary skills.

Toba wished for the woman to be his wife, and she agreed with a condition about her origins.

Toba and the woman got married, and she became pregnant, giving birth to a son named Samosir.

Samosir grew into a naughty and lazy child, causing Toba concern for his future.

Toba's wife delivered food to him in the fields, showing her care and support.

Samosir was persuaded to deliver food to his father but ended up eating it himself.

Toba, unaware of his wife's warning, called Samosir a 'little fish,' triggering a tragic event.

Samosir revealed his mother's origins as a fish to Toba, breaking the agreement.

A flood occurred as a consequence of revealing the secret, threatening the valley.

Toba's wife instructed Samosir to run to the hill to escape the impending flood.

Toba was caught by surprise by the flood, unable to escape in time.

The flood created a lake, now known as Lake Toba, with an island in the middle where Samosir was saved.

The story of Toba, his wife, and Samosir has become a legend associated with the formation of Lake Toba.

Transcripts

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in a valley in Sumatra that lived a

farmer named Toba he was a diligent

farmer but unfortunately his harvest was

not always bountiful and he often went

hungry because of his hunger tober went

fishing in the river he waited a long

time and became desperate when Toba was

just about to go home

suddenly something tugged on his fishing

line Taub was excited and started

reeling in his fishing line

wow that's a big fish said Toba sure

enough at the end of the line was a

large gold scaly fish towba immediately

brought the fish home to cook at home

Taub was disappointed because all of his

firewood had been used up ah there's no

firewood here I better go look for some

in the fields then Toba placed the fish

inside the basin while he went to the

field to collect the firewood I will eat

well today said Toba while carrying the

firewood behind the house he lit the

fire

but when Toba went to take the fish he

was surprised the fish had vanished and

instead there were pieces of gold inside

the basin

where's my fish and whose gold is this

then when Toba opened the door of his

room he was surprised

there was a tall woman combing her long

hair in front of a mirror this woman is

so beautiful hey who are you

October the woman turned around and Taub

was fascinated towba had never seen a

woman as beautiful as her I am the

incarnation of the fish you caught

earlier the gold coins were my skills

Toby was confused the woman smiled I am

cursed by the gods to be a fish but

thanks to you the curse is gone now

let's go to the kitchen I'll make you

food you must be hungry

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towba followed her to the kitchen deftly

the woman immediately prepared food for

Toba tobert was amazed by the woman's

brilliance in the kitchen he said to

himself if only she wanted to be my wife

apparently the woman could read Tobi's

mind I want to be your wife but I have

one condition

said the woman after finishing his food

Toby was shocked to hear what she said

just say it what's the condition if we

get married later never bring up my

origins as a fish I will not be the only

one who suffer the consequences if you

break this agreement towba agreed for

him it was an easy condition Tober and

the woman finally married towba was

working so hard in the fields to fill

their daily needs

then his wife became pregnant Tober was

pleased he couldn't wait for the birth

of his child not long after a baby boy

was born

towba named him some was here some were

served grew into a naughty lazy child

all he did was play around

towba tried to be patient with summer

series behavior

whenever Toba worked in the field summer

said didn't want to deliver the food his

wife cooked for him in the end it was

Tobi's wife who delivered the food to

tawa my wife you can't spoil samus fear

forever if he continues to be spoiled it

will be harder to control him Tobi's

wife smiled and said be patient my

husband one day samosir will change I've

been patient enough with him my wife but

my patience also has a limit one day

Tobi's wife persuaded someone seer to

take food to the fields for tober at

first almost he refused but his mother

continued to convince him

finally some Aesir agreed all right mom

I'll Italy for this food to father but

on his way someone say played with his

friends instead after playing someone

say felt hungry I'm starving

ah I will eat this food so I must say

then ate the food that was supposed to

be for his father and left him only a

little

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in the fields towba couldn't wait any

longer he was starving moreover he

didn't have time to have breakfast

because a lot of work needed to be done

that day in the distance some was sick

him running where have you been samus

here

daddy has been waiting for you a long

time

summer CID did not answer and

immediately gave him the food towba was

surprised to find only the leftovers Hey

samus here

have you eaten daddy's food your

behavior is out of line you little fish

come here

Tom was angry at someone stare without

realizing it spoken of the restrictions

his wife had previously warned him off

Toby hit samus ear until he cried loudly

some RC R then ran to the house at home

Somerset told everything to his mother

mother father said they I'm the child of

a fish

is it true mom Tobi's wife felt sad

because tober had brought her origins

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then she told Somerset to run up the

hill samosir quick run up to the hill

son before the flood comes okay mom

someone said obeyed her immediately the

sky was dark and lightning struck flood

appeared from the river

Tobi's wife suddenly jumped towards the

tide in the Penn Station game Tovah who

was working in the fields was shocked to

see the flood coming towards him what's

this water why is this happening he

didn't have time to escape

towba drifted and sank into the flood

soon the surge flooded the entire valley

and left only the top of the hill in the

middle where Summer Sale was hidden the

flood had created a lake and summer sea

became an island that is why the lake is

named Lake Toba and the islands middle

is called

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