🐠Toba catches a fish that turns into a beautiful woman and they get married.
😡Toba insults his son Samosir, causing a disastrous flood.
🌊The flood destroys the valley, leaving only the top of a hill.
🏞️The hill becomes Samosir Island and the flood becomes Lake Toba.
❤️The legend tells a tale of love, betrayal, and the consequences of breaking promises.
What is the legend of Toba and Samosir about?
—The legend is about a man named Toba who catches a fish that turns into a woman. They get married and have a son named Samosir. When Toba insults Samosir, his mother turns back into a fish and a flood destroys the valley.
Why does Toba insult Samosir?
—Toba insults Samosir because he is lazy and always causing trouble for his parents.
What happens after Samosir runs up the hill?
—A big flood occurs, causing Toba's wife to turn back into a fish and Toba to drown. The hill becomes Samosir Island and the flood becomes Lake Toba.
What is the moral of the legend?
—The legend teaches the importance of keeping promises and the consequences of betraying loved ones.
Where is Samosir Island and Lake Toba located?
—Samosir Island is located in the middle of Lake Toba, which is in North Sumatra, Indonesia.
01:31Once upon a time, in a fertile valley in North Sumatra, there lived a young man named Toba who worked as a farmer.
03:36Toba catches a beautiful fish that turns into a woman. They get married and have a son named Samosir.
08:54Toba insults Samosir, causing his mother to turn back into a fish and a disastrous flood to destroy the valley.
12:31Samosir runs up the hill before the flood comes. The hill becomes Samosir Island and the flood becomes Lake Toba.
18:30Toba's wife tells him that he broke his promise and apologizes before the flood consumes the valley.
