Long ago, in a kingdom called Daha, there lived a wise king named Kertamarta.
He has two beautiful daughters, named Candra Kirana and Galuh Ajeng.
Candra Kirana has a kind, friendly and helpful nature.
He is also very devoted to his parents.
Meanwhile, Galuh Ajeng has an evil, arrogant and jealous nature.
She always wanted to rule the kingdom and wanted to be the only princess.
One day, a handsome prince came from the Kahuripan Kingdom named Raden Inu Kertapati.
He came to propose to Candra Kirana.
King Kertamarta and Candra Kirana were very happy to hear the proposal.
However, Galuh Ajeng felt jealous and angry.
She wants Raden Inu Kertapati to be her husband.
Galuh Ajeng then went to meet a witch.
He asked the witch to curse Candra Kirana into a golden snail.
The witch also agreed.
The next day, Candra Kirana was playing in the royal garden.
Suddenly, an old grandmother appeared who asked him to help her.
Candra Kirana, who was kind, was willing to help the old grandmother.
Old grandmother: “Hi, beautiful princess. Help me, I’m having trouble.”
Candra Kirana: “Okay, Grandma. I will help you.”
Old grandmother: “Thank you, son. Take this golden snail and keep it well.”
Candra Kirana: “Okay, Grandma. I will keep it well.”
The old grandmother then gave a golden snail to Candra Kirana.
He told Candra Kirana to store the gold snail properly.
However, Candra Kirana did not realize that the golden snail was a curse from a witch.
After Candra Kirana left, the old grandmother disappeared.
Candra Kirana, who was curious, then opened the golden snail.
Suddenly, black smoke appeared which enveloped Candra Kirana’s body.
Candra Kirana also turned into a beautiful golden snail.
Meanwhile, Candra Kirana, who is still in the form of a golden snail, is taken by the witch to the forest.
The witch then threw the gold snail into the river.
A golden snail that was drifting in the river was later found by a kind old grandmother.
The old grandmother then took the golden snail to her house and cared for it with great affection.
Candra Kirana, who was in the golden snail, was very grateful because she had met a kind old grandmother.
He also helped the old grandmother with housework.
One day, Raden Inu Kertapati was hunting in the forest.
He saw a beautiful golden snail swimming in the river.
Raden Inu Kertapati immediately caught the golden snail and took it to the palace.
Raden Inu Kertapati: “Hi, beautiful golden snail. Where do you come from?”
Candra Kirana: “I come from the Daha Kingdom, my lord.”
Raden Inu Kertapati: “Why are you here?”
Candra Kirana: “I was cursed by a witch, my lord.”
Raden Inu Kertapati: “Don’t worry, I will help you.”
Raden Inu Kertapati then told the incident to King Kertamarta.
King Kertamarta also ordered his guards to take the golden snail to Candra Kirana’s room.
Candra Kirana, who was in the golden snail, was very happy because he had met Raden Inu Kertapati.
He took his hand out of the golden snail and held Raden Inu Kertapati’s hand.
Suddenly, a dazzling bright light appeared.
Candra Kirana turned into a beautiful princess again.
Raden Inu Kertapati and Candra Kirana were finally able to get married and live happily ever after.
Additional information about the culture and history of the location
The Golden snail folklore originates from East Java.
This story has been told from generation to generation.
This story describes Javanese culture which upholds good values, such as patience, sincerity and loyalty.
The location of the Daha Kingdom in this story is thought to be in the East Java region.
This can be seen from the names of the characters in the story, such as Raja Kertamarta and Raden Inu Kertapati.
The names of these figures are names that are often used in Javanese culture.
Apart from that, the location of the Daha Kingdom can also be identified from the storyline.
In the story it is stated that Raden Inu Kertapati came from the Kahuripan Kingdom.
The Kahuripan Kingdom is one of the kingdoms that once existed in East Java.