Sangkuriang

 

Sinta Sari

9f/29

                            Sangkuriang

  Long time ago, there was a prince that so in love with the beautiful woman naked Dayang Sumbi. The prince was changed into a dog named Tumang after marrying Dayang Sumbi and had a son named Sangkuriang. Sangkuriang often went to hunt with Tumang. He did know that Tumang was his father.

  One day, Sangkuriang met a deer in the forest, he remembered that his mother really liked the heart of a deer. He shot the deer but missed. He got really disappointed. Then he shot Tumang and got his heart and brought it to his mother. Dayang Sumbi was very happy until she asked him where Tumang was. Sangkuriang told the truth that it was Tumang's heart. Dayang Sumbi got angry and hit Sangkuriang's forehead. Sangkuriang left the house.

  Dayang Sumbi was praying to the god for having the eternal beauty. The god gave what her wish for. After that she met the mature Sangkuriang and they loved each other. They decided to get married. Dayang Sumbi asked about the Sangkuriang's scar in his forehead. He ans wered that he was hit by his mother. Dayang Sumbi was shocked and told him that she was his mother.

  Sangkuriang did not believe her. Then Dayang Sumbi agreed that they were still husband and wife with one condition. Sangkuriang had to make a big boat in a night. Sangkuriang said that he was able to do that. However, Dayang Sumbi made the chicken crowing. It was the sign that Sangkuriang run of the time. Sangkuriang was so mad and kicked the boat. The boat was known as Gunung Tangkupan Perahu