The Legend of Centipede Lake - Storytelling

Summary

In the ancient kingdom of Putri Ajibudara, a princess's beauty was renowned, even reaching China. A Chinese king, enamored by her fame, visited and proposed marriage after a meal. Offended by his crude eating habits, the princess refused his proposal. Humiliated, the king returned to China, only to amass an army and attack her kingdom. Desperate, the princess invoked the power of centipedes, her ancestors, who valiantly defended the kingdom, driving the invaders away. The legend of the centipede lake was born, teaching the lesson that disrespect can lead to dire consequences.

Takeaways

• 👑 There was a kingdom in the Esmeralda ruled by a princess known for her beauty, which was renowned even in China.
• 🍽️ A king from China visited the kingdom and was offended by the princess when he ate with gusto, which she perceived as disrespectful.
• 💔 The princess rejected the king's proposal for marriage due to her dislike of his eating habits, which he found humiliating.
• 🔥 The rejected king returned to his country filled with anger and wrath, leading to a military campaign against the princess's kingdom.
• 🏰 The princess, fearing for her kingdom and her own life, sought a way to protect her people and herself from the invading army.
• 🐛 In desperation, the princess invoked the power of centipedes, believed to be descendants of her ancestors, to defend her kingdom.
• 🦂 The centipedes, upon the princess's call, attacked and defeated the king of China's army, driving them back to the sea.
• 🌊 The centipedes continued their assault until the enemy was completely vanquished, with the last of them sinking into the sea.
• 📚 The story of the centipede legend in Kalimantan serves as a lesson on the importance of expressing disapproval politely to avoid conflict.
• 💬 The narrative emphasizes that rude communication can lead to misunderstandings and potentially severe consequences.

Q & A

What is the legend of Centipede Lake about?

The legend of Centipede Lake is about a princess who was offended by a king's manner of eating and how her rejection of his proposal led to a war, which she ultimately won with the help of centipedes.

Why was the princess famous?

The princess was famous for her beautiful face, a beauty that was so renowned it was even heard of in China.

Why did the king of China visit the princess's kingdom?

The king of China visited the princess's kingdom to propose marriage to her, as he had heard of her beauty.

What caused the princess to feel offended by the king of China?

The princess was offended by the king's way of eating, which she perceived as disrespectful and akin to the behavior of something evil.

How did the princess respond to the king's marriage proposal?

The princess firmly rejected the king's proposal, stating that she did not like the way he ate.

What was the king of China's reaction to the rejection?

The king of China was not only upset by the rejection of his proposal but also felt humiliated, leading him to return to his country filled with anger and wrath.

What did the king of China do after his return to his country?

After returning to his country, the king of China amassed a large army and attacked the princess's kingdom in retaliation for the rejection.

How did the princess defend her kingdom against the king's army?

The princess invoked the power of her ancestors, calling upon centipedes to attack and defeat the king of China's army.

What was the outcome of the battle between the centipedes and the king's army?

The centipedes defeated the king's army, killing many soldiers and forcing the rest to retreat, with some even fleeing to the bottom of the sea.

What is the moral of the story of the Centipede Lake?

The moral of the story is that if we dislike someone's behavior, we should convey it in a polite and respectful manner. Being rude can hurt others and potentially lead to conflict.