The Legend of Lake Toba

In North Sumatra, there is a very large lake and in the middle of the lake there is an island. The lake was named Lake Toba, while the island in the middle of the lake called Samosir Island. It is said the lake is derived from the curse of the gods.

In a village in the area of Sumatra, there lived a farmer. He was a farmer who diligently worked the farm, although not large. He can be sufficient from which his work was tireless. Actually he was old enough to marry, but he still chose to live alone. On a bright morning, the farmer on the river fishing. Some time after the bait was thrown, the hook he looks rocking. He immediately pulled the hook. Farmers were cheered with joy after getting a big enough fish.
He was amazed to see the color of a beautiful fish scales. Fish scales golden yellow flushed. His eyes were round and prominent emit flashes of amazing. "Wait, I do not eat! I would be willing to accompany you if you did not eat me. "Farmers are surprised to hear the voice of the fish. Since the shock, the fish they catch fell to the ground. Then do not how long, the fish was transformed into a beautiful girl.
"Do not worry sir, I am also human being like you. I am deeply indebted to you for having saved me from the curse of the Gods. "My name is Princess, I do not mind to be your wife,". The farmer nodded. So they were a husband and wife. However, there is one promise that has been agreed, ie they should not be told that the origin of a fish Princess. If the promise is broken there will be a tremendous disaster.
Having reached the village, the villagers stirred see beautiful girls with these farmers. "He's probably an angel who fell from the sky," they muttered. Farmers felt very happy and peaceful. As a good husband, he continued to work to make a living by cultivating the fields and fields with a diligent and tenacious. Due diligence and tenacity, the farmer's life without shortcomings in his life. Many people are jealous, and they spread the bad suspicion that the business success of farmers dropped. "I know the farmer must maintain a ghost! "Someone said to her friend. It reached the ears of farmers and Princess. But they do not feel offended, even more diligent work.
A year later, Farmer and wife happiness increases, because the farmer's wife gave birth to a baby boy. Their happiness does not make them forget themselves. This child grow into a child's healthy and strong. He became a good boy but a little naughty. He has a habit of making surprise his parents, which is always hungry. Foods that should be eaten three of them can be eaten alone.
Over time, these kids always annoy his father. If asked to help parents work, she always refused. The farmer's wife always reminds farmers to be patient over their child's behavior.
It's patience has limits. This is experienced by the farmer. On one day, this child had the task of delivering food and drink into the fields where his father was working. But this child does not fulfill his duty. Farmers wait for the arrival of her son, holding thirsty and hungry. He went straight home. Viewed their children are playing ball. Farmers became angry as he grabbed his son's ear. "Anakkurang bitch! Do not know myself! Elementary kids fish!, ". After the farmers say the words, immediately lost his wife and daughter disappeared. Without a trace and trail. From the former stamping his foot, was suddenly out of the water very fast and more fast. Village Farmer and all the surrounding villages submerged. Water flooding is very high and wide to form a lake. And eventually form a lake. The lake was eventually known as the Lake Toba. Meanwhile, a small island in the middle of the island called Samosir.