One night, while they were praying, Buto Ijo a giant with
supranatural powers passed their house. He 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 Buto Ijo. The farmers were so
happy. They did not think about the risk of losing their child letter and agree
to take the offer. Later, Buto Ijo gave them a bunch of cucumber seeds. The
farmers planted them carefully. Then the seeds changed into plants. No 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 passed
by and Timun Mas has changed into a beautiful girl. On her 17th birthday,
Timun Mas was very happy.
However, the parents were very sad. They knew they had to keep their
promise to Buto Ijo the giant but they also did not want to lose their beloved
daughter. "My daughter, take this bag. It can save you from the
giant," said father. "What do you mean, Father? I don't
understand," said Timun Mas.
Right after that, Buto Ijo came into their house. "Run Timun Mas.
Save your life!" said the mother. Buto ijo was angry. He knew the farmers
wanted to break their promise. He chased Timun Mas away. Buto Ijo was getting
closer and closer. Timun Mas then opened the bag and threw a handful of salt.
It became sea. Buto Ijo had to swim to cross the sea. Later, Timun Mas threw
some chilly. It became a jungle with trees. The trees had sharp thorns so they
hurt Buto Ijo. However, he was still able to chase Timun Mas. Timun Mas took
her third magic stuff. It was cucumber seeds. She threw them and became
cucumber field. But Buto Ijo still could escape from the field. Then it was the
last magic stuff she had in the bag. It was a shrimp paste or terasi.
She threw it and became a big swamp. Buto Ijo was still trying to swim the
swamp but he was very tired. Then he was drowning and died.
