Kisah Joko Budug dan Putri Kemuning | Cerita Rakyat Jawa Timur | Kisah Nusantara

Summary

In a kingdom ruled by the wise King Prabu Aryo Seto, his daughter, Putri Kemuning, is afflicted by a mysterious foul odor that no healer can cure. In desperation, the king announces a contest to find the magical Daun Sirna Ganda, which can heal her. Many brave contenders fail against the dragon guarding the cave where the leaves grow, until Joko Budug, a poor young man with a skin disease, steps forward. He defeats the dragon and discovers the dragon's blood cures his affliction. After retrieving the leaves and healing the princess, Joko Budug becomes a hero and marries Putri Kemuning, eventually ascending the throne.

Takeaways

• 😀 A fair and wise king, Prabu Aryo Seto, rules the peaceful kingdom of Ringin Anom.
• 🌼 Princess Kemuning, the king's daughter, is renowned for her beauty and pleasant scent.
• 😟 The princess suddenly develops a foul odor, causing distress to her and the kingdom.
• 👩‍⚕️ Despite the king's efforts, no royal physician can cure the princess's strange illness.
• 🧘‍♂️ The king undergoes meditation and receives guidance to seek the Sirna Ganda leaves for a cure.
• 🏆 A competition is announced: whoever retrieves the leaves from the dragon-guarded cave will win the princess's hand.
• 😱 Many brave challengers fail against the dragon, fearing for their lives.
• 💪 Jaka Budug, a sick young man, decides to help despite his own afflictions.
• 🐉 Jaka defeats the dragon using his magical keris, and its blood cures his skin disease.
• 💖 The princess is cured with the Sirna Ganda leaves, and Jaka Budug wins her heart, eventually becoming king.

Q & A

Who is the main character in the story?

The main character is Joko Budug, a young man who ultimately saves Princess Kemuning.

What problem does Princess Kemuning face?

Princess Kemuning suffers from a mysterious foul odor that none can cure, causing distress in the kingdom.

What is the significance of Daun Sirna Ganda?

Daun Sirna Ganda is the only cure for Princess Kemuning's affliction, as revealed to her father during his meditation.

How does Prabu Aryo Seto respond to his daughter's illness?

Prabu Aryo Seto holds a contest, promising to marry his daughter to anyone who can bring back the Daun Sirna Ganda.

What challenges do the contestants face in retrieving the Daun Sirna Ganda?

Contestants must defeat a fierce dragon that guards the cave where the Daun Sirna Ganda grows.

What sets Joko Budug apart from other contestants?

Despite his illness, Joko Budug possesses great skill with his ancestral dagger, which he uses to confront the dragon.

What transformation occurs when Joko Budug battles the dragon?

During the battle, he accidentally gets dragon blood on himself, which cures his skin condition, making him handsome.

What happens after Joko Budug defeats the dragon?

He retrieves the Daun Sirna Ganda and returns it to the king, which leads to Princess Kemuning's recovery.

What is the outcome of the contest for Joko Budug?

Joko Budug wins the contest and is allowed to marry Princess Kemuning.

How does the story conclude?

After the king's death, Joko Budug becomes the new king and rules happily with Princess Kemuning.