Halaban dan Telaga Alam Banyu Batuah

Summary

In a village, Halaban embarks on a perilous journey to find a magical waterfall that can cure his ailing father. Along the way, he faces numerous obstacles and finally obtains the sacred water. He uses it to heal his father and the village chief's daughter, earning a great reward. However, Halaban breaks his promise by using the water for his own family, leading to a curse that causes him to vanish, leaving behind a poignant lesson on the consequences of breaking agreements.

Takeaways

• 😀 A princess in a village falls ill despite various treatments.
• 😀 The village leader announces a challenge to find a cure for the princess, offering a big reward.
• 😀 Halaban, the main character, decides to participate in the challenge while seeking a cure for his own sick father.
• 😀 Halaban's father reveals the existence of a mystical waterfall with healing powers located in the mountains.
• 😀 Halaban embarks on a dangerous journey to find the healing waterfall, facing numerous obstacles.
• 😀 Halaban encounters dangerous creatures and tough terrain on his way to the waterfall, including a chasing snake and a deep ravine.
• 😀 After overcoming the obstacles, Halaban reaches the waterfall and finds the healing water.
• 😀 The spirit of the waterfall allows Halaban to take the healing water under one condition—he must not violate the agreement.
• 😀 Halaban returns home with the water, and his father is cured of his illness.
• 😀 Halaban shares the water with the village leader, healing the princess, and is rewarded handsomely.
• 😀 Despite his success, Halaban faces the consequences of breaking his agreement with the spirit, resulting in a curse and his eventual disappearance.

Q & A

What was the main reason behind the village leader's decision to offer a reward?

The village leader offered a reward because his daughter was seriously ill and none of the medicines had worked to cure her.

Why did Halaban decide to join the competition?

Halaban decided to join the competition because he wanted to find a cure for both his father, who was also sick, and the village leader’s daughter.

What advice did Halaban’s father give him before he set off on his journey?

Halaban’s father warned him about the mystical waterfall, advising him that it was guarded by spirits and that he should respect the sacred pact, not breaking it under any circumstances.

What obstacles did Halaban face during his journey to find the healing water?

Halaban faced various obstacles, including wild animals like a chasing snake, deep ravines, and strong currents in a river that made his journey difficult.

What happened when Halaban reached the mystical waterfall?

Upon reaching the waterfall, Halaban encountered a spirit who guarded the waters. The spirit allowed him to take the water but warned him of the consequences of breaking the sacred pact.

Why did Halaban take the water from the waterfall despite the spirit’s warning?

Halaban took the water because he was desperate to heal his father and the village leader’s daughter, believing it was the only way to save them.

What did Halaban do after obtaining the water from the waterfall?

After obtaining the water, Halaban first used it to heal his father, then brought the remaining water to the village leader to cure his daughter.

How did the village leader react after Halaban cured his daughter?

The village leader was overjoyed and rewarded Halaban generously for his efforts in curing his daughter.

What was the consequence of Halaban breaking the sacred pact?

Halaban’s violation of the sacred pact led to him being cursed by the spirit, causing his form to disappear from the village forever.

What is the moral of the story?

The moral of the story is that breaking sacred agreements or promises, even with good intentions, can have serious consequences, and respecting rules is important even in times of desperation.