The Legend of Nyai Roro Kidul

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Today, I want to tell you the story of Nyi Roro Kidul, a legendary figure in Javanese mythology and is known as the Queen of the South Sea. There are many versions of the story of Nyi Roro Kidul, but one of the most well-known is that she was the daughter of Prabu Siliwangi, the king of the Pakuan Pajajaran kingdom. In some versions, she was exiled from the palace and became the ruler of the southern coast. Nyi Roro Kidul is often depicted as a beautiful woman wearing green clothing and living in a palace on the southern coast.

The story of Nyi Roro Kidul has become a popular legend in Indonesia and has been adapted into various forms of media, including films and comics. There are also many myths and beliefs surrounding Nyi Roro Kidul, such as the belief that wearing green clothing near the southern coast can attract her attention and lead to danger. The story of Nyi Roro Kidul has various moral messages, such as the importance of being true to oneself and facing challenges with courage.

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The Story of Nyi Roro Kidul

In ancient times, in the region of West Java, there was a kingdom called Pakuan Pajajaran. The kingdom was led by a wise and knowledgeable king named Raja Prabu Siliwangi. The people under his rule were happy and respected him because his leadership made their lives prosperous. Raja Prabu Siliwangi had many children, one of whom was a beautiful and kind-hearted girl named Putri Kandita. As she was the only child, she was the future heir to the throne.

However, the concubines and their children did not agree with Raja Prabu Siliwangi's wish to make Putri Kandita the successor. One day, they plotted to get rid of Putri Kandita and her mother from the palace by seeking the help of a powerful witch who lived in a remote village and had various black magic skills. Without the king's knowledge, they asked the witch to curse Putri Kandita and her mother with leprosy so that they would not become the heirs to the throne. The witch quickly carried out the task, and Putri Kandita and her mother woke up one day with their bodies covered in sores and emitting a foul odor. They were suffering from leprosy, and despite the efforts of the palace physician, they could not be cured. Putri Kandita's mother eventually passed away, and the king was devastated.

The concubines and their children then convinced the king to exile Putri Kandita. She wandered aimlessly until she reached the southern coast of Java, where she fell asleep on a rock. In her dream, a mystical voice told her to immerse herself in the sea to be cured of her disease. When she woke up, she followed the voice's instructions and was miraculously healed. She decided to stay on the southern coast and became known as Nyai Roro Kidul, the Queen of the Southern Sea of Java.

Many princes came to propose to her, but she only accepted those who could defeat her in a test of strength on the waves. None of them succeeded, and they became her loyal followers.

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