STORY TELLING OF THE LEGEND OF SEVEN PRINCESSES, THE ORIGIN OF DUMAI by Erika Humairah Irawan

Summary

In the legend of 'The Seven Princesses,' a tale from Dumai, Queen Sima reigns over a prosperous kingdom where her seven daughters, especially the enchanting Mayansari, captivate the hearts of many. When Prince Pankwala spies on them bathing, he falls for Mayansari's beauty and seeks her hand in marriage. The queen, however, refuses due to tradition, leading to a war that destroys their kingdom. After the devastation, the prince's remorse and the princesses' survival give rise to the city's name, believed to be derived from 'umai,' a word frequently spoken by the prince in admiration of Mayansari's beauty.

Takeaways

• 🌍 Erica from an international program in Santandikia boarding school introduces the story.
• 👑 The story is about the legend of the seven princesses and the origin of the city of Dumai.
• 👸 Queen Sima ruled a kingdom in the Dumai area and had seven daughters known as the seven princesses.
• 💖 The youngest and most beautiful princess was named Mayansari, admired for her charm and beauty.
• 🏞️ One day, while the seven princesses were bathing, Prince Pancawala and his bodyguards secretly watched them.
• 😍 The prince fell in love with Mayansari and wanted to marry her, but Queen Milani rejected the proposal.
• 🚫 The rejection was due to the custom that the eldest daughter must marry first before the younger ones.
• ⚔️ In response, Prince Pancawala attacked the kingdom, leading to its destruction.
• 🌳 Queen Sima hid her daughters in the forest, but they did not survive due to a lack of food.
• 🏙️ The name of the city Dumai is believed to have originated from the word 'Umai,' frequently mentioned by the prince.

Q & A

What is the name of the kingdom mentioned in the legend?

The kingdom mentioned in the legend is not explicitly named, but it is referred to as 'the kingdom' where Queen Sima ruled.

Who is Queen Sima and what is her significance in the story?

Queen Sima is the ruler of the unnamed kingdom and the mother of the seven princesses. She plays a significant role as the protector of her daughters during the conflict with Prince Pancola.

What are the names of the seven princesses and what makes Princess Mayansari special?

The names of the seven princesses are not all mentioned, but Princess Mayansari is highlighted as the most beautiful among them, attracting the attention of Prince Pancola.

What incident led to the conflict between the kingdom and Prince Pancola?

The conflict began when Prince Pancola and his bodyguards secretly watched the princesses bathing and he fell in love with Princess Mayansari. His proposal was rejected by Queen Sima, leading to a war.

Why was Prince Pancola's proposal rejected by Queen Sima?

Queen Sima rejected the proposal because she had a rule that no daughter could be married before the eldest was wed, and Prince Pancola's proposal did not adhere to this tradition.

What action did Queen Sima take to protect her daughters during the war?

Queen Sima took her seven daughters into the forest, hid them in a hole, and provided them with food for three months.

How did the city kingdom fare in the conflict with Prince Pancola?

The city kingdom was destroyed in the conflict, with many people dying, and it was only after the intervention of a journey that the situation changed.

What was the role of the journey in the conflict's resolution?

The journey, along with Prince Pancola's troops, arrived parallel to the conflict, which led to the realization of Prince Pancola's mistake and his subsequent apology.

What was the aftermath of the conflict for the seven princesses?

The princesses were left in a precarious situation, as they were hidden in the forest with only enough food for three months, and their survival was uncertain.

What is the significance of the word 'umai' in the legend and the city's name?

The word 'umai' is significant as it is believed to be the origin of the city's name, Dumai, and is associated with the exclamation made by Prince Pancola when he first saw the beauty of Mayansari.

How does the legend of the seven princesses end?

The legend ends with the city of Dumai being named after the word 'umai' and the aftermath of the conflict, leaving the fate of the seven princesses uncertain.