Edisi Indonesia >> Asal-usul Danau Laut Tador
Folklore from North Sumatra
Once upon a time, in a village, there lived a husband and wife who were farmers. Tador, their son, was born. Tador's grandparents looked after him because his parents had to go farming. He was raised by neighbors who had no children after his grandparents died.
Until, at the age of ten, the neighbor who looked after him moved away from the village, leaving Tador alone at home all day. Because the fields were far away and Tador was considered too young, his parents were hesitant to take him there.
Despite his disappointment, Tador complied and spent his days playing with his friends. Tador discovers new things while playing in his village. Tador improved his swimming, tree climbing, and fishing skills as a result of his diligence.
Tador, on the other hand, kept all of his abilities hidden from his parents, promising to reveal them when he was old enough. This is because Tador's parents forbade him from doing anything dangerous for the sake of his only child.
Tador told his father and mother about his abilities when he was considered mature enough, at the age of twelve. Tador's parents, however, were upset because he never told them and accused him of lying. Because he is still considered a child, Tador is not allowed to assist his father and mother in the fields. Tador was also left alone at home while his parents went to the farm.
Soon after, ahead of the month of Ramadan, the village of Tador will hold marpangir, which is a shared bath with a mixture of flowers and spices followed by a communal meal. Tador's family intends to cook chicken curry and papaya vegetables to share with the riverbank residents.
Tador was extremely happy because this was his first marpangir; in previous years, he had been prohibited from participating, unlike other children in his village. Tador was delighted to assist his parents in getting ready, but on the appointed day, Tador became ill and his body temperature became high. He could only lie down, but deep down he wished he could join the marpangir.
Tador's body was weak and getting weaker as he tried to get up. His father and mother were puzzled as it approached noon and the rice and side dishes had been prepared. Finally, his father and mother said, with a heavy heart, that they would still go to the marpangir without Tador. They reasoned that because Tador was used to being left alone at home, it was fine to leave him alone. Tador was sad and disappointed to learn this; he had hoped to go marpangir like other kids his age.
Tador was in tears when he realized his parents were leaving without him. The mother persuaded the father to carry Tador and join them. His father, however, refused because he was concerned that Tador's illness would worsen. They eventually clashed, and the sound of his parents arguing exacerbated Tador's cries.
Tador couldn't stop crying despite his parents' efforts. Eventually, the mother became angry. Tador's mother rushed to tell his father to leave right away, leaving Tador in a locked house. Tador was still crying in his bed, his body limp and unable to move. No one heard his cries because the entire village had apparently left for the marpangir.
His strength eventually ran out. Despite this, Tador's tears continued to fall, wetting his clothes and the bed on which he slept. Tador was unable to hold back his tears, and his body was becoming weaker. Her tears couldn't stop falling because her sadness was so intense.
Tador's parents and the villagers celebrated the marpangir elsewhere. The joy they feel causes them to lose track of time until dusk arrives. They then return home, overjoyed by the excitement of the fasting month. When they arrived at the village gate, however, they were astounded to discover that their village was under water. Houses and livestock were also lost.
Tador's mother and father were troubled because they couldn't find their only child. Tador's tears have drowned his village, but his body has vanished. The flood waters rose further, and residents screamed as they saw their village flooded without rain or storms.
"The sea! The sea!" they shouted, giving a warning because their vast village was already filled with water like an ocean.
Meanwhile, Tador's mother and father continued to call out the child's name out of desperation and guilt.
"Tador! "Tador!" they cried, hoping the child would answer.
This resounding call of people who saw the rising floodwaters that formed like the sea in the village is now known as Danau Laut Tador, or the Lake of Tador Sea.
This folklore then serves as a reminder that God has entrusted children to parents and that they should not be neglected.
Did you know?
Marpangir is derived from the words "Pangir" and the verb "Mar" in Indonesian. "Mar" is the same as "Ber," while "Pangir" is "Ramuan" in Indonesian, which means ingredients. "Ber" is one of the affixations used to make a verb or an adjective when it is combined with a root word: verb, noun, adjective. Pandan leaves, ylang ylang flowers, vetiver, and coconut dregs are dried and then boiled, and the ingredients are ready to be used for Marpangir. Marpangir is typically performed alone at home, in public baths, or in crowded Marpangir locations. Water sports are popular.
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