Tag: Javanese folktale

  • The Story of Keong Mas

    The Story of Keong Mas

    The Story of Keong Mas What You Need to Know About the Story of Keong Mas Keong Mas, or the Golden Snail, is a beloved folktale from Java, Indonesia. The story revolves around a princess who is cursed and transformed into a snail by an evil witch. Her plight is discovered by a kind-hearted girl…

  • The Story of Roro Jonggrang

    The Story of Roro Jonggrang

    The Story of Roro Jonggrang What You Need to Know About the Story of Roro Jonggrang Roro Jonggrang is a legendary Javanese folktale from Central Java, Indonesia. The story tells of a beautiful princess named Roro Jonggrang who was asked to marry a prince she disliked. To avoid the marriage, she set an impossible condition:…

  • The Story of Ande Ande Lumut

    The Story of Ande Ande Lumut

    The Story of Ande Ande Lumut What You Need to Know About the Story of Ande Ande Lumut Ande Ande Lumut is a traditional Javanese folktale from Indonesia. The story revolves around a prince who disguises himself as a commoner named Ande Ande Lumut to find a true and humble bride. He sets a challenge…