Cupak and Grantang were two siblings with closely different characters. When Grantang was expelled by his father, Cupak came after his brother then followed him wherever he went to.

One day, they came in an unknown land, named Kediri. Kediri was as quiet as graveyard at that time. They were told that people were scared of I Menaru. I Menaru was a giant that stole the princess. Then those two siblings decided to help the princess, though Cupak was scared.

Grantang and I Menaru involved in a violent battle inside the deep big hole while Cupak was waiting out side. Grantang succeed in killing I Menaru however he needed Cupak’s help to get he and the princess out.

Cupak only helped the princess and let his brother inside the hole. Then Cupak brought the princess and told the people about his victory. Because of his bogus story that said he had saved the princess and killed the giant, the King thanked him by giving him the throne.

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Bali has many folktales. A several days ago you have read a romantic story entitled “Jayaprana and Layonsari”. Now I will present you a story about two brothers who had different attitude and appearance, “Cupak and Grantang”. This is one of many interesting stories, which are often used as a material of Balinese story telling competition. As for “Cupak and Grantang” this story even inspired a Balinese musician (XXX band) to create a song titled “Cupak and Grantang”. Without further ado, here is the tale:

Cupak and Grantang were two siblings but they had different appearance and attitude. Cupak, the elder was fat, had sideburns, his hair was mess, with a big pot-belly, he loved to eat; a sneaky and bad young man. He was totally different with his brother named Grantang. Grantang was a handsome young man, every woman who saw him would adore him, he had good attitude.

One day, their parent commanded them to work in the farm. Grantang did what he should do like plowing the soil, planting, and cleaning the farm from rice weeds. But what did Cupak do? He played and went around looking for something to eat. Then, when dusk came he came back to the farm.

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