![]() ![]() Seeing that the giant had met his end, Timun Mas was happy and went back home. But he was very tired by now and drowned in the swamp and died. The giant tried to swim across the swamp. She threw it at him and the terasi turned into a big swamp. ![]() Still the giant managed to escape and continued running afterTnnun Mas. The giant's legs were tangled in the cucumber creepers and he kept falling down. She threw them and they turned into a cucumber field. He cut away the trees and continued chasing Timun Mas. 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. Once upon a time, not far fro Past tense live a husband and a wife. ![]()
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