Long ago, in the Pajajaran Kingdom, there lived a wise and handsome king named Prabu Mundingsari. He was beloved by his people and often enjoyed hunting in the forest, accompanied by his guards. One day, while chasing a deer, Prabu Mundingsari became separated from his entourage. Despite searching tirelessly, he couldn't find them and eventually became lost in the dense jungle. As night fell, he decided to rest and soon drifted into sleep.
In his slumber, he was awakened by a gentle voice. Before him stood a beautiful young woman smiling kindly.
"Who are you?" asked the startled king.
"I am the granddaughter of the king of this jungle. Are you Prabu Mundingsari of Pajajaran?"
"Yes, I am," he replied.
"You seem lost and separated from your guards. Please, come to my grandfather's palace and rest."
Her invitation was gracious, and Prabu Mundingsari, captivated by her beauty and kindness, accepted. They arrived at a grand palace deep within the forest, where they were greeted by the girl's grandfather—a king with a stern appearance but welcoming demeanor.
"Welcome, Prabu Mundingsari," the king said. "Though my palace may not match yours, I hope you find comfort here. My granddaughter has long admired you, dreaming of you nightly and falling ill from longing. I orchestrated your separation from your guards so you could meet."
Surprised by this revelation, Prabu Mundingsari looked at the blushing princess. Enchanted by her beauty and grace, he fell in love, and they soon married, living happily in the jungle palace.
After some time, Prabu Mundingsari expressed a desire to return to Pajajaran to see his people.
"Very well," his wife said sadly. "But please, visit me occasionally."
Upon returning, he was joyfully welcomed by the queen and the court, who had feared him lost. He resumed his duties as king, ruling justly.
Months later, one night, he was awakened by the sound of a baby crying. Investigating, he found a cradle with a beautiful baby girl. Suddenly, his jungle wife appeared.
"Prabu Mundingsari, this is our daughter. I entrust her to you to be raised among humans."
"She is human? What do you mean?" he asked.
"I am from the spirit world," she revealed.
Stunned, Prabu Mundingsari watched as she vanished. He named the child Ratna Dewi Suwido and raised her in the palace.
As Ratna Dewi grew, her beauty surpassed all, inciting jealousy in the queen, who treated her cruelly. Despite this, Ratna Dewi remained kind and graceful.
One day, unable to bear the mistreatment, she fled to the southern sea. There, the ocean embraced her, and she transformed into Nyi Roro Kidul, the Queen of the Southern Sea, ruling the waters with grace and power.
Direction: Fill in the blanks with the correct answer!
- Prabu Mundingsari was the king of the __________ Kingdom.
- He became lost in the jungle while __________.
- A beautiful girl claimed to be the __________ of the jungle king.
- The girl's grandfather orchestrated the king's separation to __________.
- Prabu Mundingsari married the girl and lived in the __________.
- He decided to return to __________ to see his people.
- Upon return, he was welcomed by the __________ and the court.
- Months later, he heard a __________ crying at night.
- The baby was his daughter with his __________ wife.
- His wife revealed she was from the __________ world.
- The baby girl was named Ratna Dewi __________.
- The queen became __________ of Ratna Dewi's beauty.
- Ratna Dewi fled to the __________ sea.
- She transformed into Nyi Roro __________.
- Nyi Roro Kidul became the Queen of the __________ Sea.
- Prabu Mundingsari was known for being __________ and wise.
- The jungle palace was deep within the __________.
- The jungle king had a stern appearance but a __________ demeanor.
- The queen treated Ratna Dewi __________.
- Ratna Dewi remained __________ despite mistreatment.
- The ocean __________ Ratna Dewi upon her arrival.
- Nyi Roro Kidul ruled the waters with __________ and power.
- The queen's jealousy was due to Ratna Dewi's __________.
- Prabu Mundingsari resumed his duties as __________ upon return.
- The story explains the origin of Nyi Roro Kidul, the __________ of the Southern Sea.
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