The Legend of Toba LakeOnce upon a time, there lived a diligent farmer in a village in Sumatra. He is a hard worker, despite only having a very small rice field. Even so, he works hard to fulfill his daily needs. He was old enough to marry, but he chose to live alone. On one sunny morning, the farmer was fishing in the river. Then, he caught a magnificent fish.

“Wait, don't eat me! I'll stay with you if you do not eat me." said the fish. The farmer was surprised to hear the voice of the fish. Due to his surprise, the fish he caught fell to the ground. Shortly after, the fish turned into a beautiful girl. "I must be dreaming," thought the farmer.

"Don't be afraid, I am also a human like you. I owe you because you have saved me from the curse," said the girl. "My name is Puteri, I don't mind being your wife," she said urgently. The farmer nodded. Then, they become husband and wife. However, the girl made the farmer promised something very important. ''You may never talk about my origin. You can never tell anyone about the fact that I am a fish," said the girl.

The farmer promised, then they went back to the village. The farmer felt very happy and peaceful. He was a good and diligent husband.

A year later, the farmer's wife gave birth to a baby boy. He was then named Putera. The boy grew into a healthy and strong child. He was a sweet but a little naughty child. He had a habit that confused his parents: he is always hungry. He could eat food that was meant for 3 people all by himself.

Putera really liked to annoy his father. The farmer's wife always reminded him to be patient while dealingwith the boy. Despite so, everyone's patience has its limits. One day, Putera got a job delivering food and drinks to the field where his father was working. However, Putera did not do his job. The farmer kept waiting for his son. Finally, the farmer went home and found Putera playing ball. He was furious. '

"You insolent child! How dare you, you son of a fish!", curse the farmer, unconsciously using the taboo word.

After the farmer spoke those words, his wife and child instantly vanished, disappearing without a trace. From the stamp of the farmer's feet, a sudden gush of water appeared. The water then got heavier and heavier by the minute. The water then formed a lake, eventually known as lake toba. And in the middle of this lake lie an island, now known as Samosir Island.

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