ANDE ANDE LUMUT ~ Cerita Rakyat Jawa Timur | Dongeng Kita

Summary

The story revolves around two kingdoms, Jenggala and Kediri, aiming to unify through the marriage of Panji Asmara Bangun, the prince of Jenggala, and Dewi Sekartaji, the princess of Kediri. However, Dewi Sekartaji flees and disguises herself as a village girl named Klenting Kuning. Meanwhile, Panji searches for her under the alias Ande-Ande Lumut. Klenting Kuning faces hardships but ultimately reunites with Panji after overcoming challenges, including rejecting Yuyu Kangkang's advances. The tale concludes with their happy reunion and return to the palace, symbolizing love and perseverance.

Takeaways

• 👑 Two major kingdoms in East Java, Jenggala and Kediri, were led by Raja Jayanegara and Raja Jayenggrana respectively.
• 💍 To unite the kingdoms and prevent war, a marriage alliance was formed between Panji Asmara, son of Jenggala, and Dewi Sekartaji, daughter of Kediri.
• 🏰 Dewi Sekartaji fled the palace during a battle, disguised herself as a village girl, and lived with a widow and her three daughters.
• 👗 She was adopted and named Klenting Kuning, but was mistreated and forced to do household chores by her lazy step-sisters.
• 🛡 Panji Asmara returned victoriously but was saddened by the absence of Dewi Sekartaji, so he vowed to find her.
• 🔍 A guard reported meeting a girl resembling Dewi Sekartaji in a village, prompting Panji Asmara to go in search.
• 🌾 Klenting Kuning was sent to the river to wash clothes while her sisters went to propose to a suitor named Ande-Ande Lumut.
• 🐦 A stork gave Klenting Kuning a whip and advised her to propose to Ande-Ande Lumut to meet Panji Asmara.
• 🦀 Klenting Kuning encountered a giant crab, Yuyukangkang, who offered to ferry her across the river if she kissed him.
• 🚫 She refused to kiss Yuyukangkang, and after a confrontation, he agreed to ferry her across without the condition.
• 💑 Ande-Ande Lumut chose Klenting Kuning as his wife because she was the only one who didn't kiss Yuyukangkang, revealing her true identity as Dewi Sekartaji.
• 🏡 Panji Asmara and Dewi Sekartaji reunited and invited the widow to live with them in the palace, where they lived happily ever after.

Q & A

What is the historical setting of the story?

The story is set in the regions of East Java, focusing on two kingdoms: Jenggala and Kediri.

Who are the main rulers of the two kingdoms, Jenggala and Kediri?

Jenggala is ruled by King Jayanegara, and Kediri is ruled by King Jayengrana.

Why was a marriage arranged between Panji Asmara Bangun and Dewi Sekartaji?

The marriage was arranged to unite the two kingdoms and prevent war between Jenggala and Kediri.

What happened to Dewi Sekartaji after she left the palace?

Dewi Sekartaji disguised herself as a village girl and lived with a widow and her three daughters: Klenting Abang, Klenting Ijo, and Klenting Biru.

How was Dewi Sekartaji treated by her stepsisters?

Dewi Sekartaji, now named Klenting Kuning, was treated poorly by her stepsisters and was forced to do household chores like cooking, cleaning, and washing clothes.

Who is Ande-Ande Lumut, and what role does he play in the story?

Ande-Ande Lumut is the disguised identity of Panji Asmara Bangun, who is searching for Dewi Sekartaji and posing as a man looking for a bride.

What task was Klenting Kuning given when her stepsisters went to meet Ande-Ande Lumut?

Klenting Kuning was ordered to stay behind and wash clothes while her stepsisters went to try and marry Ande-Ande Lumut.

How did Klenting Kuning manage to cross the river despite Yuyu Kangkang's condition?

When Yuyu Kangkang, a giant crab, asked for a kiss to help Klenting Kuning cross the river, she refused and used a magical whip given by a stork to force the crab to help her.

Why did Ande-Ande Lumut reject Klenting Abang, Klenting Ijo, and Klenting Biru?

Ande-Ande Lumut rejected them because they had kissed Yuyu Kangkang in exchange for his help crossing the river.

How did Ande-Ande Lumut recognize Klenting Kuning as Dewi Sekartaji?

Ande-Ande Lumut chose Klenting Kuning because she was the only one who did not kiss Yuyu Kangkang, and he knew she was Dewi Sekartaji in disguise.