A Balinese Folktale: Cupak and Grantang
Sunday, April 29th, 2007 by Sidarta WijayaOnce upon a time in Bali, there were two brothers Cupak and Grantang. These two brothers are completely opposite. Cupak was the older brother, he was lazy, boastful, gluttonous, and cowardly. While Grantang was gentle, refined, fair and wise, humble in speech but fierce in battle.
One day, Cupak played a trick on Grantang and the result was, that their parents turn against Grantang accusing him of being a very lazy son, and they drive him from their home. Grantang was forced to wander in the wilderness, but Cupak sorrowfully followed him. Cupak however traveled without any burden, while Grantang carried all the provision. Moreover, Cupak was the one who eat most. All through their travels, Grantang was the one who must do all the heavy work. Finally, they arrive at the palace of Daha, where the king asked them to recover his daughter and promised that the one who successful could marry the princess. Cupak boastfully promised to kill the giant, while Grantang said humbly that he would also try.
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