The sharp thorns on the trees hurt the giant. The chillies grew and formed a jungle blocking his way. When she saw that the giant was nearing again, she opened the bag and threw some chillies in his path. She opened the bag and threw a handful of salt at him. Timun Mas looked behind and saw that the giant was getting closer and closer. Right then, the giant entered their house.

The farmers narrated the story of her birth to Timun Mas. 'What giant? What do you mean, Father? I don't understand,' said Timun Mas. It can save you from the giant,' said the father. They knew they had to keep their promise to the giant but they also did not want to lose their beloved daughter. On her 17th birthday, Timun's parents remembered their promise and became very sad. Timun Mas grew into a beautiful girl under her parents' loving care. They adopted the child as their own daughter and named her Timun Mas (Golden Cucumber). They were astonished to see a beautiful child inside the cucumber. The farmers plucked the ripened cucumber and cut it open.

Soon enough, the cucumber and a big golden cucumber grew in the plants. The farmers took utmost care in planting and tenting the seeds. The giant gave them a few of cucumber seeds. They were so happy that they did not think about the risk of losing their child later and agreed to every condition set by the giant. But you must return the child to me on her 17th birthday.' One night, while they were praying, a giant passed by their home. They had been married for many years and were childless. They were diligent farmers and always worked hard in the paddy fields. Suddenly a large cucumber vine appeared and strangled the giants body, trapping him so that he cant move.Once upon a time, not far fro Past tense live a husband and a wife. In distress, Timun Mas opened one of her four cloth bags spreading cucumber seeds behind her. The giant was furious and destroyed Mbok Srinis house while chasing Timun Mas. Timun Mas was really scared and terrified and ran as fast as she can to try to escape the giant. Mbok Srini returned home and told Timun Mas what to do if the green giant chased her. The hermit told Mbok Srini to give these objects to Timun Mas and tell her to throw them when she is being chased by the giant. The four objects inside the bags are cucumber seeds, needles, salts, and terasi (shrimp paste). She hastily went to the mountain to seek help from a wise old hermit residing on said mountain.Īfter hearing her story, the old hermit gave her four small bags of cloth with something inside it. Mbok Srini is so sad and fearful of the horrible fate that awaits her beloved child. Just a week before Timun Mas 17th birthday, Butho Ijo appeared in front of Mbok Srinis house and reminded her about her promise, and announces that within one week he will return to collect Timun Mas. She is a loving, kind and diligent child always willing to help and take care of an aging Mbok Srini. Thus, she named the baby girl Timun Mas which means golden cucumber. Later, a magical golden cucumber grew from its seed, and when Mbok Srini took the cucumber and opened it, a beautiful baby girl appeared inside it. She must nurture the child, however when the child had grown up, Mbok Srini must give the child back to Butho Ijo.Įager to have a child, Mbok Srini agreed with Butho Ijos deal. The green giant told her to plant the cucumber seed and she will have a child. Suddenly she heard a monstrous laughter a green-skinned giant named Butho Ijo (in Javanese, means Green Giant) appeared behind her. When she unwrapped it, there was no baby inside the wrapped cloth but only a seed of cucumber. She later went to the jungle to search for something wrapped inside a cloth under a tree, she expected to find a baby to take care.įinally she discovered the object wrapped inside a cloth under the tree exactly as her vision in her dream.

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