Legend of Banyuwangi

At one time, the heart of a successful businessman named Dewi Ayu was down because of her marriage with Dewa Gajayana was canceled. It was caused by the attack on the authority of her father, Cokorda Agung by Banterang Putra. Cokorda Agung ordered Dewa to defend the area, but unfortunately, he died during the War Gods. Not only the dashed hopes of Dewi Ayu, Banterang even more pushed towards the residence of Cokorda. All lend a hand to defend himself, but all in vain and eventually Cokorda Agung died. At this juncture, Dewi Ayu’s brother, Agung Begawanta leading his sister run to the woods. But unfortunately, Agung fell into the gap while chasing a rabbit that would Dewi Ayu had to struggle alone to continue her life in the jungle. In the jungle she met Banterang who wanted to return to his region, because a simple dress, Dewi thought that he was just an ordinary person. Dewi also went with Banterang back to his area to get married. One day meeting with Agung  who was still alive, notifying her that Banterang who killed his father.Agung asked Dewi to kill Banterang. But Dewi refused because she was in love with Banterang. One day, Banterang got word that Dewi had an affair, Banterang very angry and decided to kill Dewi. Dewi who was trying to flee, but Banterang still chasing up on the beach, finally Dewi gave up till Banterang killed and a large wave suddenly appeared directly rolled Dewi up, followed by good scent of the sea.
Before long, Dewi’s voice saying that as evidence of her innocence. Banterang was sorry, but it was too late.

 

Pada suatu masa, hati seorang pengusaha sukses bernama Dewi Ayu sedang gundah gulana pasalnya pernikahan nya dengan Dewa Gajayana di batalkan. Itu disebabkan oleh penyerangan terhadap daerah kekuasan ayah Dewi, Cokorda Agung  oleh Banterang Putra. Cokorda memerintahkan Dewa untuk mempertahankan daerahnya, namun sayangnya, Dewa tewas saat peperangan. Tidak cuma harapan Dewi Ayu yang pupus, kelompok Banterang Putra malah semakin dekat menuju kediaman Cokorda. Semua turun tangan untuk mempertahankan diri, namun semua perlawanan sia-sia dan Cokorda Agung akhirnya tewas. Dalam keadaan genting, Agung Begawanta kakak  Dewi Ayu membawa sang adik kabur ke hutan. Tapi sayang, Agung terperosok masuk ke jurang saat mau mengejar kelinci sehingga Dewi Ayu harus berjuang sendirian melanjutkan hidupnya di tengah hutan. Di dalam hutan dia bertemu dengan Banterang yang hendak pulang ke daerahnya, karna berpakaian sederhana, Dewi mengira bahwa dia hanya orang biasa. Dewi pun ikut dengan Banterang pulang ke daerah nya sampai menikah.  Suatu hari Dewi bertemu dengan Agung yang ternyata masih hidup, dia memberitau Dewi bahwa Banterang lah yang telah membunuh ayahnya. Agung meminta Dewi untuk membunuh Banterang. Tapi Dewi menolak karna dia sudah cinta dengan Banterang. Suatu hari, Banterang mendapat kabar bahwa Dewi berselingkuh, Banterang sangat marah dan akhirnya memutuskan untuk membunuh Dewi. Dewi yang saat itu mencoba lari, namun Banterang tetap mengejarnya sampai di tepi pantai, akhirnya Dewi menyerah sampai Banterang membunuh nya dan Mendadak muncul ombak besar yang langsung menggulung tubuh Dewi, disusul oleh terciumnya bau wangi dari arah laut.
Tak berapa lama, terdengar suara Ayu Suratiningrum yang mengatakan bahwa itu sebagai bukti bahwa dirinya tidak bersalah. Banterang pun menyesal, namun apa daya nasi sudah menjadi bubur.

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The Legend of Banyuwangi

Banyuwangi is a name of a district in the province of east Java, Indonesia. It is located in the earternmost part of the island of Java, next to Bali. Bali strait is between Banyuwangi and the island of Bali. The culture of Banyuwangi is unique because it is a blend of Javanese, Balinese and Madurese influence. Here is a well known legend about Banyuwangi.
Long time ago Banyuwangi was called Blambangan. It was a kingdom under a wise king who had a handsome and smart son. Raden Banterang was his name. He liked hunting very much. He often went to forest around Blambangan to hunt for animals. One day when he was in a forest he saw a deer. He chased it and the deer ran deeper into the forest. His horse was so good and strong that he left his guards behind. Unfortunately he lost the deer. As he took a rest under a big banyan tree suddenly a lovely lady appeared in front of him. Raden Banterang was very surprised to see a beautiful girl alone in the forest. He was suspicious that she was not a human being. So he asked her.
'Excuse me lovely lady, do you live around here?'
'No, I don't. I'm from Klungkung, Bali. My name is Surati. I'm a princess, the daughter of the king of Klungkung. I need your help'
'I will gladly help you, but please tell me what your problem is'
'I'm in danger. There was a rebellion in Klungkung. The rebel killed my father but I could escape. My guards took me here but I lose them. Now I'm alone. I don't know where to go. I have no relative here. Please help me'
'You are coming to the right person. I'm prince Banterang from the kingdom of Blambangan. I will protect you. Please come with me.'
Then Raden Banterang took Surati home. He fell in love with her and then several months later he married her. One day when Surati was in the street he met a man. The man called him.
'Surati, Surati'
She was surprised to realize that the man was her brother Rupaksa. Rupaksa told her that it was Raden Banterang who killed their father. He came to Blambangan to take revenge and asked surati to join him. Surati was shocked but she refused to join.
'I'm really shocked to hear the news. But I'm not sure. Raden Banterang is now my husband. He's very kind to me. He never hurts me. He's protecting me. As a good wife I will never betray him. It is my duty to serve him.'
'But he killed our father'.
'It is hard for me to believe it. When I met him he was here, not in Klungkung'
Rupaksa was disappointed with her sister. He was also very angry to her.
'OK then. I have to go now. But please keep my head dress. Put it under your pillow'
Rupaksa gave his head dress to his sister Surati. To respect her older brother Surati put it under her pillow. Several days later Raden Banterang was hunting in a forest when he met a man that looked like a priest. The man greeted him politely. Then he said something.
'Your life is in danger. Someone has an evil intention to you'
'Who is he?'
"Your wife Surati'
"Surati? How do you know?'
'I am a priest. I have clear spiritual vision. I just want to save you. Search her room. If you find a head dress under her pillow then my words are correct. It is from a man who will help her kill you'
'Thank you your Holiness'
Raden Banterang was shocked. He was very angry to his wife then he immediately went home. When he got to the palace he immediately searched Surati's bed room. As he found the head dress under her pillow he was sure that the priest was right.
'You are unfaithful wife. I know that you want me dead. This is the evidence. This is from a man who will help you kill me. Tell me who he is'
Surati was shocked and cried.
'It is my brother's head dress. I met him several days ago when you went hunting. He gave me his head dress and told me to put it under my pillow. So I put it there to respect him. It is him who want to kill you, not me'
But Raden Banterang did not trust her. He gave her a death sentence. He took his wife to a river bank as he would stab his wife and throw her body into the river.
'Before I die, let me say a few words'
'Please do'
'After I die, just throw my body into the river. If the water become dirty and smelly, it means that I am guilty. But if the water become clear and fragrance come out of it, it means that I am innocence'.
Then as Raden Banterang would stab her wife with a kris Surati threw herself into the river. Amazingly the water became clear and fragrance came out of it. Surati was innocent! Raden Banterang regretted his emotional behavior. Since then on he changed the name of his kingdom into Banyuwangi. Banyu means water and Wangi menas fragrance.