MOUNT BROMO

This is a legend about the creation of Mount Bromo, a famous

mountain in East Java, which is so famous with the beautifulness of sun
rises panorama on it's peak.

Hundred years ago, during the reign of the last king of Majapahit
(13-14 century AD), Brawijaya, one of the King's wives gave birth to a
girl, Roro Anteng. Later she got married to Joko Seger, from Brahman
(priests) caste. Because of an unfortunate situation, they were forced to
leave the kingdom. They settled an area in the mountain, named it
"Tengger."

For years, they were unhappy because they didn't have a child.
They climbed the peak of the mountain, prayed to gods. Betara Bromo
(God of Fire) promised them many children, but they have to sacrifice
their youngest children.

They finally got 25 children, and they had to sacrifice the

youngest, Kesuma, but they hid him. But an eruption happened and
Kesuma fell into the crater. Then his voice heard: "I have to be
sacrificed so that you will all stay alive. From now on you should
arrange an annual ceremony on the 14th of Kesodo."

Kesuma's brothers and sisters held the offering ceremony every

year by offering fruits, vegetables, and rice, and meats. This has been
done until today by Kejawen sects. (The Javanese original religion that
mixed with Islam.)

Created By : - Fadhlan Hidayat

- Iffan Alif
Class : X.4