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The Legend of Roro Anteng and Joko Seger : A Love Story in East Java

Long ago, in the land of East Java, there lived a beautiful princess named Roro Anteng. She was the daughter of the King of Jenggala, a prosperous kingdom in the region. One day, Roro Anteng's father announced that she would have to marry a prince from a neighboring kingdom to bring peace and prosperity to their lands. However, Roro Anteng had no interest in any of the princes her father had chosen for her. She dreamed of finding true love and marrying someone who would respect her and her people.

Meanwhile, in a small village not far from the royal palace, there was a young man named Joko Seger. Joko was a brave and kind-hearted man who was known throughout the village for his wisdom and strength. He had heard of Roro Anteng’s beauty and kindness and admired her from afar. One day, he decided to journey to the palace to meet the princess and seek her hand in marriage.

When Joko Seger arrived at the palace, he was brought before Roro Anteng. He expressed his love for her and asked for her hand in marriage, promising to be a devoted and faithful husband. Roro Anteng, moved by Joko’s sincerity and bravery, agreed to marry him, but on one condition: he must promise to build a great mountain for her, as a symbol of their love, before they could marry.

Joko Seger accepted the challenge, and he set out to build the mountain. For years, he worked tirelessly, carving the mountain with his bare hands and moving massive stones. As time passed, Joko’s strength and determination grew, and soon a magnificent mountain began to take shape. But the task was not without its challenges. Joko faced dangerous obstacles and had to fight off wild animals and treacherous storms.

Finally, after many years of hard work, Joko Seger completed the mountain. He returned to Roro Anteng, who was overjoyed by his success. They were married, and the mountain they built together became a symbol of their eternal love. To this day, the mountain stands tall in East Java, a testament to the love and determination of Roro Anteng and Joko Seger.

Comprehension Questions

Who was Roro Anteng, and what was her role in the kingdom?
What did Roro Anteng’s father want her to do?
Why did Roro Anteng refuse to marry the princes her father had chosen?
Who was Joko Seger, and what was he known for?
What did Joko Seger do when he heard about Roro Anteng?
What did Roro Anteng ask of Joko Seger before agreeing to marry him?
How did Joko Seger manage to build the mountain?
What challenges did Joko Seger face while building the mountain?
What happened when Joko Seger finished building the mountain?
What does the mountain represent in the story of Roro Anteng and Joko Seger?

Answer Key

Roro Anteng was the beautiful princess of the Kingdom of Jenggala. She was to marry a prince to bring peace to the kingdom.
Roro Anteng’s father wanted her to marry a prince from a neighboring kingdom.
Roro Anteng refused to marry the princes because she dreamed of finding true love and wanted to marry someone who respected her and her people.
Joko Seger was a brave, kind-hearted young man known for his wisdom and strength.
Joko Seger traveled to the palace to meet Roro Anteng and asked for her hand in marriage.
Roro Anteng asked Joko Seger to build a great mountain as a symbol of their love before they could marry.
Joko Seger built the mountain by working tirelessly, carving it with his hands and moving stones.
Joko Seger faced dangerous obstacles, such as wild animals and treacherous storms, while building the mountain.
When Joko Seger finished the mountain, Roro Anteng was overjoyed, and they got married.
The mountain represents the eternal love and determination of Roro Anteng and Joko Seger.