A. READ ALOUD
Along time ago, Java Island was crooked, and to fix this, a
mountain needed to be placed in the middle of it.
The mountain, named Mount Jamurdipa, was brought from the
southern sea. However, in the designated spot, two masters, Empu Pamadi and
Empu Rama, were crafting a keris (a traditional heirloom dagger). Batara Narada
and Batara Panyarikan, sent by Batara Guru, asked the masters to leave, but
they refused. They explained that moving while crafting a keris would ruin it.
This disagreement led to a war.
The gods were defeated, which made Batara Guru furious. He
then commanded Batara Bayu to blow Mount Jamurdipa into place. In an
instant, the mountain was moved, crushing the two masters beneath it.
Although the two masters perished, their fireplace remained
active and turned into a crater. This is why Mount Jamurdipa is now called Mount
Merapi.
Merapi
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B. LISTEN ANDTALK
What is a myth?
A myth is a traditional
story about spirits, gods,
witches, magical
creatures, or heroes. It
often includes
supernatural events.
What is a legend?
A legend is a story that
explains the origin of a
place, name, or thing.
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Umbul Temple
Magelang Corner
UmbulTemple is a Hindu temple from the
Mataram era, located in Kartoharjo, Grabag,
Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. It features
numerous stones surrounding two hot spring bathing
pools fed by a natural spring.
This historical site is also known for its
fascinating myths, which remain a part of local beliefs.
One popular story highlights the magical properties of
the temple's water, believed to have extraordinary
healing powers. According to local traditions, the
water can cure various ailments, including skin
conditions, high blood pressure, and stroke.
6.
Sekar Langit
Sekar Langitis a famous waterfall in Magelang.
According to the legend, the waterfall was where seven angels
bathed and swam. The most famous story about this place is the
legend of Jaka Tarub and Nawangwulan.
Once upon a time, there was a young and
handsome man named Jaka Tarub. One day, he was lucky enough
to see the angels while they were playing near the waterfall. He
decided to steal the scarf of one of the angels. Jaka Tarub believed
that by stealing the scarf, the angel wouldn't be able to fly back
and would have to stay on Earth.
Jaka Tarub successfully stole the scarf. When the
time came for the angels to fly back, Nawangwulan, whose scarf
had been stolen by Jaka Tarub, stayed behind. She had lost her
magic.
Jaka Tarub pretended to be kind and offered to help
her. Nawangwulan trusted him. After some time, their bond grew.
Eventually, they got married.