ASAL USUL DANAU BATUR ~ Cerita Rakyat Bali | Dongeng Kita

Summary

The script narrates the legend of Danau Batur, a beautiful lake in Bali, Indonesia. It tells the story of Kebo Iwa, a man with an insatiable appetite who grew up to be a helpful yet fearsome giant. His destructive behavior when hungry led the village to devise a plan. They promised him food in exchange for rebuilding homes he destroyed and digging a well to alleviate drought. Exhausted from the work, Kebo Iwa fell asleep in the well and was buried by villagers, leading to the formation of Danau Batur and Gunung Batur.

Takeaways

• 🏞️ Danau Batur is a crater lake located in Kintamani, Bangli, Bali, known for its beauty and cultural significance.
• 🌋 Danau Batur is a volcanic lake formed by the still-active Mount Batur, with water sourced from rain filtered through the mountain.
• 🗓️ On September 20, 2012, UNESCO designated Danau Batur as part of the Global Geopark Network.
• 🌳 The lake's beauty is accompanied by a local legend about its origins, which is passed down through generations in Bali.
• 👫 The story revolves around a wealthy but childless couple who fervently prayed for a child, and their wishes were eventually granted.
• 👶 The couple was blessed with a son named Kebo Iwa, who had an insatiable appetite from a young age.
• 🍚 Kebo Iwa's hunger grew with time, and as an adult, he could consume food meant for 100 people, leading to food shortages in the village.
• 🔥 Kebo Iwa's anger would flare up when hungry, causing him to destroy property and instill fear in the villagers.
• 🏡 Despite his temper, Kebo Iwa was also capable of doing good deeds, such as building wells and helping with irrigation.
• 🌾 The village faced a drought, exacerbating the food shortage and leading to discussions among the village elders about how to handle Kebo Iwa.
• 🏰 The village chief devised a plan to manage Kebo Iwa's destructive tendencies by offering him an abundance of food in exchange for rebuilding the village and creating a water reservoir.

Q & A

What is Danau Batur known for?

Danau Batur is known for its beauty, beaches, and culture. It is also a place of interest located inland and far from the coast of Bali.

Where is Danau Batur located?

Danau Batur is located in Kintamani District, Bangli Regency.

What type of lake is Danau Batur?

Danau Batur is a caldera lake formed by the eruption of Mount Batur, which is still active.

What is the significance of Danau Batur's water source?

The water of Danau Batur comes from rain that is filtered by Mount Batur.

When was Danau Batur designated as a Global Geopark by UNESCO?

Danau Batur was designated as a Global Geopark by UNESCO on September 20, 2012.

What is the story behind the origin of Danau Batur?

The story behind the origin of Danau Batur involves a wealthy couple who prayed for a child and were granted a son named Kebo Iwa, who grew up to have an insatiable appetite.

Why did Kebo Iwa become angry and destructive?

Kebo Iwa would become angry and destructive when his food portions were not sufficient to satiate his hunger.

What did Kebo Iwa do to help the villagers despite his anger?

Despite his anger, Kebo Iwa helped the villagers by doing heavy work such as building wells and contributing to the irrigation of their fields by moving large boulders to dam rivers.

What was the villagers' plan to deal with Kebo Iwa's destructive behavior?

The villagers, led by the village head, decided to provide Kebo Iwa with a large amount of food in exchange for rebuilding the houses he had destroyed and digging a deep well to alleviate the drought.

How did the village head and villagers trick Kebo Iwa into digging his own grave?

The village head and villagers tricked Kebo Iwa by promising him a large amount of food and a big house if he dug a well to solve the village's drought problem. They then filled the hole he dug with stones while he was asleep, leading to his drowning.

What became of Kebo Iwa and the hole he dug?

Kebo Iwa drowned in the hole he dug, which eventually filled with water and became Danau Batur. The piled-up earth around the hole became Mount Batur.