Folklore for Kids - Sangkuriang - English Version - ( EF - English First Version )

Summary

In the prosperous Kingdom of Peri, Princess Sumi, while weaving, vows to marry whoever picks up her fallen yarn. Surprisingly, it's the royal dog, Moong, who fulfills the task, leading to their marriage and the birth of their son, Sangkung. Unaware of his lineage, Sangkung grows into a skilled hunter. A tragic twist occurs when he unknowingly kills his father, Moong, for a feast. Upon discovering the truth, Princess Sumi is banished. Years later, Sangkung, now a handsome young man, falls in love with a woman who turns out to be his mother. When the truth is revealed, a series of magical feats and a divine intervention prevent their marriage, culminating in the creation of Tangkuban Perahu Mountain.

Takeaways

• 👑 The story is set in a prosperous kingdom with a princess named Dying Sumi.
• 🌟 Dying Sumi is known for her love of weaving but experiences dizziness and weakness one day.
• 🐕 A royal dog named Too Moong, famous for loyalty and power, picks up the fallen yarn at Dying Sumi's behest.
• 💍 Due to a vow made in jest, Dying Sumi ends up marrying Too Moong, leading to the birth of their son, Sangkoo.
• 🤫 Dying Sumi is instructed by Too Moong not to reveal his identity as Sangkoo's father.
• 🏹 Sangkoo grows up to be a healthy, agile, and intelligent boy, unaware of his true parentage.
• 🐾 Sangkoo unknowingly kills his father, Too Moong, while hunting, providing the meat for a palace party.
• 😢 Upon discovering the truth, Dying Sumi is filled with anger and strikes Sangkoo, leaving a mark on his forehead.
• 🏰 As a result of her actions, Dying Sumi is expelled from the palace by the king.
• 🌲 Sangkoo, unaware of his true identity, grows into a handsome and powerful young man.
• 💔 A tragic twist occurs when Sangkoo falls in love with and proposes to Dying Sumi, who is unaware of his true identity.
• 🌅 Dying Sumi, upon noticing the scar on Sangkoo's forehead, realizes his true identity and cancels the marriage.
• 🏞️ Sangkoo attempts to fulfill an impossible task set by Dying Sumi to prove his love, but is thwarted by divine intervention.
• 🗻 Sangkoo's boat, which he was making to fulfill Dying Sumi's request, turns into Mount Tangkuban Perahu when he kicks it in anger.

Q & A

What was the name of the kingdom where the story took place?

The story took place in a prosperous Kingdom called Peri.

Who was the main character of the story and what was her interest?

The main character was a beautiful princess named Dying Sumi who loved weaving.

Why did Dying Sumi make an oath about picking up the yarn?

Dying Sumi made an oath out of annoyance when the spun yarn kept falling and she was too lazy to pick it up.

Who picked up the yarn for Dying Sumi and what was his significance?

The yarn was picked up by Too Moong, a royal dog known for being loyal and powerful.

What was the consequence of Dying Sumi's marriage to Too Moong?

As a result of their marriage, Dying Sumi gave birth to a baby boy named Sangkung.

Why did Dying Sumi not tell Sangkung about his father?

Dying Sumi did not tell Sangkung about his father because Too Moong asked her not to reveal that he was the child's father.

What did Sangkung do when he went hunting with Too Moong?

Sangkung killed Too Moong and brought his meat back to the palace for a party, unaware that Too Moong was his father.

How did Dying Sumi react when she found out about Sangkung's actions?

Dying Sumi was furious and hit Sangkung on his forehead, leaving a deep wound.

What happened to Dying Sumi after she hit Sangkung?

Dying Sumi was expelled from the palace by the king for hitting Sangkung, who was the heir to the throne.

How did Sangkung and Dying Sumi meet again after many years?

Sangkung met Dying Sumi again in the forest where he was hunting and they fell in love, neither recognizing the other.

What was the request Dying Sumi made to Sangkung before their wedding?

Dying Sumi asked Sangkung to turn a valley into a dam and make a boat to cross the water, which had to be finished before dawn.

Why did Dying Sumi pray for Sangkung to fail in completing the task?

Dying Sumi prayed for Sangkung to fail because she realized he was her son and could not marry him.

What was the outcome of Sangkung's attempt to fulfill Dying Sumi's request?

Sangkung failed to complete the task as the sun rose early, and he discovered Dying Sumi's true identity.

What did Sangkung do when he found out Dying Sumi was his mother?

Sangkung was angry and disbelieving, and he kicked the boat, which flew away and turned into a mountain known as Tangkuban Perahu Mountain.