• History of Lake Toba

    History of Lake Toba 
     
     
    In North Sumatra, there is a very large lake and in the middle of the lake there is an island. The lake was named Lake Toba, while in the middle of the island called the island. It is said that the lake is derived from the curse of the gods. In a village in Sumatra, there lived a farmer. He was a farmer who diligently worked the farm, although not widespread. He can meet the needs of their work was tireless. Actually he was already enough to get married, but he still chose to live alone. On a sunny morning, the farmer was fishing in the river. "Hopefully today I got a big fish," muttered the farmer in the liver. Some time after the hook is thrown, fishhook seen rocking. He immediately pulled hook. The farmer was cheered with joy after receiving a fish big enough.
    He was amazed at the beautiful colors of fish scales. Fish scales were colored reddish yellow gold. Both round and protruding eyes flashing amazing. "Wait, I do not eat! I would be willing to accompany you if you do not eat me. "The farmer was surprised to hear the voice of the fish. Since the shock, the fish they catch fell to the ground. Then not long, the fish was transformed into a beautiful girl. "Bermimpikah me?," Muttered the farmer.
    "Do not worry sir, I am also human like you. I am deeply indebted to you for having saved me from the curse of the Gods, "she said. "My name is Princess, I do not mind to be your wife," she said as urgent. Farmers and even then nodded. They then become husband and wife. However, there is one promise that has been agreed, that they should not be told that the origin of the daughter of a fish. If the promise is broken there will be a tremendous disaster.
    Having reached the village, the villagers became excited to see beautiful girls with farmers. "He may be an angel coming down from heaven," they murmured. Farmers feel very happy and peaceful. As a good husband, he continued to work to earn a living by cultivating rice paddies and fields with a diligent and tenacious. Due diligence and tenacity, the farmer's life without the shortcomings in his life. Many people envy, and they spread the suspicion that poor farmers can drop the success of the business. "I know the farmer must keep spirits! "Someone said to his friend. It's up to the Farmers and the Princess's ear. But they do not feel offended, and even more diligent work.
    A year later, the farmer and the wife's happiness increases, because the farmer's wife gave birth to a baby boy. He was given the name of the Son. Their happiness does not make them forget themselves. Son grow into a child's healthy and strong. He became a sweet but slightly naughty child. He has a habit of making surprise her parents, always to feel hungry. Meals should be eaten three of them can be eaten alone.
    Eventually, the Son always upset her father. If asked to help parents work, he always refused. The farmer's wife always reminds farmers to be patient with their child behavior. "Yes, I'll be patient, however he was our son!" Said Farmer to his wife. "Thankfully, Kanda thought that way. Kanda was a good husband and father, "said daughter to her husband.
    Indeed, people, patience has limits. This is experienced by the farmer. One day, Son got a job delivering food and drinks into the fields where his father was working. But the son did not fulfill his duty. Farmers wait for the arrival of his son, while holding down thirst and hunger. He went straight home. In saw her son was playing ball. Farmers became angry as she pinched her ear. "Children do not know diuntung! Do not know myself! Basic fry! ", Spat the Farmer had unwittingly uttered that taboo.
    After the farmers say the words, instantly lost his wife and children gone. Without a trace and trail. Of the former stamping his feet, suddenly menyemburlah water very heavy and the torrential. Village Farmer and surrounding villages submerged. Water overflow is very high and wide so as to form a lake. And eventually form a lake. The lake was eventually known as the Lake Toba. While the small island in the middle known as the island. (Legend of Lake Toba.)