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Timun Emas (Golden Cucumber)

1) A farmer couple prayed for a child and were given cucumber seeds by a giant who said the child must be given to him when she turns 17. 2) A golden cucumber grew from the seeds and inside was a beautiful baby girl they named Timun Emas. 3) On her 17th birthday, the giant returned to claim Timun Emas but her parents gave her a magic bag to help her escape. She used the bag's contents to fight off the giant and save herself.

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Timun Emas (Golden Cucumber)

1) A farmer couple prayed for a child and were given cucumber seeds by a giant who said the child must be given to him when she turns 17. 2) A golden cucumber grew from the seeds and inside was a beautiful baby girl they named Timun Emas. 3) On her 17th birthday, the giant returned to claim Timun Emas but her parents gave her a magic bag to help her escape. She used the bag's contents to fight off the giant and save herself.

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TIMUN EMAS (GOLDEN CUCUMBER) Once upon a time there was a farmer couple.

They were staying in a village near a forest. They lived happily. Unfortunately, they hadnt had any children yet. Every day they prayed to God for a child. One day a giant passed their home. He heard what they were praying. Then the giant gave them a cucumber seed. "Plant this seed, then youll get a daughter, said the giant. Thank you, Giant, said the couple. But in one condition, in her 17-th birthday, you must give her to me, said the Giant. The couple wanted a child so much that they agreed without thinking about the risk of losing their child later. Then the couple planted the cucumber seed. Each day they took care the growing plant so carefully. Months later, a golden cucumber grew from the plant. The cucumber was getting heavier and bigger each day. When it was ripe, they picked it. Carefully they cut out the cucumber and how surprised were they found a beautiful baby inside. They were so happy. They named the baby Timun Mas, or Golden Cucumber. Years by years were passing and Timun Emas had grown into a beautiful girl. Her parents were very proud of her. But their happiness turned to fear when her 17th birthday came. The giant returned to ask for their promise. He was going to take Timun Mas away. The farmer tried to be calm. Just a moment, please. Timun Emas is playing. My wife will call her, he said. Then the farmer came to his daughter. My child, take this, as he was giving her a little bag to Timun Emas. This will help you from the giant. Now, run as fast as you can, he ordered. So Timun Emas ran away.

The couple was very sad about her leaving. But they didnt want the giant to eat Timun Emas. Meanwhile, the giant had been waiting for too long. He became impatient. Somehow he knew that the couple had lied to him. So he destroyed their house and ran for Timun Emas. The giant was chasing Timun Emas and he was getting closer and closer. Timun Emas then took a handful of salt from her little bag. She spread out the salt behind her. Suddenly a wide sea appeared between them. The giant had to swim to reach her. Timun Emas was still running, but now the giant almost caught her. Then she took some chilly and threw them to the giant. The chilly suddenly grew into some trees and trapped the giant. The trees grew some thorns as sharp as a knife. The giant screamed painfully. At the mean time, Timun Emas could escape again. But the giant was very strong. Again he almost caught Timun Emas. So Timun Emas took the third magic stuff, the cucumber seeds. She threw the seeds and suddenly they became a wide cucumber field. The giant was very tired and hungry so he ate those fresh cucumbers. He ate too much that he felt sleepy and fell asleep soon. Timun Emas kept on running as fast as she could. But soon she was very tired herself. To make things worse, the giant had woken up! Timun Emas was so scared. Desperately she then threw her last weapon, terasi (a kind of shrimp pasta). IT did a miracle again. The pasta became a big swamp. The giant fell into it but his hands almost reached Timun Emas. Suddenly the lake pulled him to the bottom. The giant panicked and he couldnt breathe. At last he was drown. Timun Emas was very relieved. She was safe now. Then she returned to her parents house. Her parents were of course very happy to see their daughter safe and sound. Thanks God. You have saved my daughter, they cried happily. From then on, Timun Emas lived happily with her parents with no fear anymore.

TIMUN EMAS (GOLDEN CUCUMBER) Long time ago, not far from a jungle, lived a farmer couple. They had been married for many years and still not have a child yet. Everyday they prayed and prayed for a child. One night a giant passed their house. The giant heard they pray. "Don't worry farmers. I can give you a child. But you have to give me that child when she is 17 years old," said the giant. The farmers were so happy. They did not think about the risk of losing their child later and agree to take the offer. Later, the giant gave them a bunch of cucumber seeds. The farmers planted them carefully. Then the seeds changed into plants. Not longer after that, a big golden cucumber grew from plants. After it had ripe, the farmers picked and cut it. They were very surprised to see beautiful girl inside the cucumber. They named her Timun Mas or Golden Cucumber. Years by years were passing and Timun Emas had grown into a beautiful girl. But their happiness turned to fear when her 17th birthday came. The giant returned to ask for their promise. He was going to take Timun Emas away. But they also did not want to lose their beloved daughter. The farmers gave a bag to Timun Emas and ask Timun Emas for ran away. The giant was angry. He knew the farmers wanted to break their promise. He chased Timun Emas away. The giant was getting closer and closer. Timun Emas then opened the bag and threw a handful of salt. It became sea. The giant had to swim to cross the sea. Later, Timun Emas threw some chilly. It became a jungle with trees. The trees had sharp thorns so they hurt the giant. However, the giant was still able to chase Timun Emas. Timun Emas took her third magic stuff. It was cucumber seeds. She threw them and became cucumber field. But the giant still could escape from the field. Then it was the last magic stuff she had in the bag. It was a shrimp paste, terasi. She threw it and became a big swamp. The giant was still trying to swim the swamp but he was very tired. Then he was drowning and died. Timun Emas then immediately went home. The farmers were so happy that they finally together again without fear anymore.

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