MARIFATUL QONI'AH_MANUSIA SETENGAH ELANG DARI BLORA_ PPDN VI UNISSULA 2021

Summary

This is a traditional Indonesian folktale about Dewi Sangga Bulan, a beautiful princess from Blora who sets impossible conditions for her suitors. Two contenders, Prince Arya and King Ular, compete to win her hand. King Ular, despite his terrifying appearance, is kind-hearted and fulfills her challenging requests, including flying her across the kingdom and providing food for the people. After overcoming a fight with Prince Arya, King Ular wins her heart. Eventually, their marriage brings prosperity, and King Ular transforms into a handsome man, beloved by the people of Blora.

Takeaways

• 😀 A beautiful princess named Dewi Sangga Bulan was highly desired by many suitors, including princes and kings, due to her beauty and gentle nature.
• 😀 Despite the many marriage proposals, Dewi Sangga Bulan had no desire to marry, causing concern for her parents who longed for grandchildren.
• 😀 Dewi Sangga Bulan eventually agreed to marry if her suitor could meet certain conditions, setting a challenge for potential suitors.
• 😀 The first condition was that the suitor must be able to fly her around the kingdom of Blora, fulfilling her desire to see the land from above.
• 😀 The second condition was that the suitor must be able to provide food aid to the people, alleviating the effects of a prolonged drought.
• 😀 The conditions were announced publicly, and many suitors withdrew, feeling they could not meet such difficult demands.
• 😀 Two suitors remained: Prince Arya from the Kingdom of Japan, known for his good looks but harsh rule, and King Ulang from the Kingdom of Tanjung, who had an intimidating appearance but was kind-hearted and just.
• 😀 Prince Arya attempted to sabotage King Ulang's journey by sending spies, hoping to prevent him from reaching Blora.
• 😀 Despite the interference, King Ulang persevered and reached Blora, where he faced a final challenge: to fulfill Dewi Sangga Bulan's flying condition.
• 😀 With the help of divine intervention, King Ulang successfully defeated Prince Arya in battle, and later, he flew Dewi Sangga Bulan across Blora, eventually marrying her in a grand ceremony.

Q & A

Who is Dewi Sangga Bulan and what makes her so special?

Dewi Sangga Bulan is a beautiful and kind-hearted princess from Blora. Her physical beauty and gentle demeanor attract many suitors, including princes and kings, who seek to marry her.

Why does Dewi Sangga Bulan refuse to marry?

Despite being sought after by many suitors, Dewi Sangga Bulan has no desire to marry. She wishes to prioritize her own happiness and does not find any suitor who meets her criteria.

What are the conditions Dewi Sangga Bulan sets for her future husband?

Dewi Sangga Bulan sets two major conditions for her future husband: 1) He must be able to fly her around the kingdom of Blora, and 2) He must provide 1,000 tons of food to help the people who are suffering from a prolonged drought.

What do Dewi Sangga Bulan’s parents think about her conditions?

Her parents, especially her mother, are concerned because of the unusual nature of her conditions. However, they agree to support her decision and announce her requirements publicly.

Who are the two main suitors for Dewi Sangga Bulan?

The two main suitors are Prince Arya from the Kingdom of Javan and King Ulung from the Tanjung Kingdom. Prince Arya is known for his good looks but is a cruel ruler, while King Ulung has a frightening appearance but is known for his kindness and fairness.

What happens when King Ulung meets Prince Arya?

King Ulung and Prince Arya encounter each other during the journey to Blora. Prince Arya mocks King Ulung for his appearance and attempts to defeat him using his army. However, King Ulung refuses to back down and stands his ground.

How does King Ulung manage to defeat Prince Arya?

King Ulung, realizing his own weakness compared to Prince Arya, prays for divine help. In response, a powerful lightning strike occurs, and King Ulung is granted the ability to transform into a majestic bird, allowing him to defeat Prince Arya.

What happens after King Ulung wins the battle?

After defeating Prince Arya, King Ulung continues his journey to Blora. He is warmly welcomed by Dewi Sangga Bulan, her parents, and the people of Blora, who celebrate his victory.

How does King Ulung fulfill Dewi Sangga Bulan’s request?

King Ulung successfully fulfills Dewi Sangga Bulan’s request by taking her on a flight around Blora, allowing her to see the kingdom from the sky, which she had always dreamed of.

What transformation occurs at the end of the story?

After fulfilling Dewi Sangga Bulan’s request and marrying her, King Ulung undergoes a transformation. His frightening appearance disappears, and he becomes a handsome and kind ruler, bringing joy and prosperity to the kingdom.