Origins of the city of Banyuwangi
In ancient times in the east end of East Java Province, there is a huge empire ruled by a king who is fair and wise. The king had a handsome son named Raden Banterang. Raden penchant Banterang is hunting. "This morning I will hunt to the forest. Prepare a hunting tool, "said Raden Banterang to his servants. After hunting equipment ready, Raden Banterang with some escorts set off into the woods. When Raden Banterang walking alone, he saw a deer crossed in front of him. He soon chase the deer to go deep into the forest. He separated with his escorts.
"Where deer that?" Said Raden Banterang, when it lost track prey. "Will my search continues until it can be," the determination. Raden Banterang way through bushes and forest trees. However, the game was not found. He arrived in a very clear river water. "Hem, nian fresh water of this river," Raden Banterang drink the river water, to feel lost thirst. After that, he left the river. But only a few steps walking, suddenly startled the arrival of a beautiful girl.
"Ha? A beautiful girl? Was she a man? Lest devil forest watchman, "murmured Raden Banterang wonder. Raden Banterang dared to approach the beautiful girl. "You're a human or keeper of the forest?" Asked Raden Banterang. "I'm human," she replied with a smile. Raden Banterang even introduce himself. Pretty girl for him. "My name comes from the Write to Klungkung kingdom". "I was in this place for saving themselves from enemy attack. My father had fallen in defense of the crown, "he explained. Listening to her, Raden Banterang surprised abysmal. Seeing the suffering of the daughter of the King of Klungkung that, Raden Banterang immediate help and take him back to the palace. Soon they were married to build a happy family.
One day, the daughter of the King of Klungkung a walk alone outside the palace. "Surati! Surati! ", Calling a man dressed in rags. After observing the man's face, he realized that what was in front of him is his older brother named Rupaksa. Rupaksa arrival intention was to invite his brother to take revenge, because Raden Banterang had killed his father. Write to tell me that he wants diperistri Raden Banterang having been indebted. By doing so, Surati solicitation would not help his brother. Rupaksa upset to hear answers to his sister. However, he could provide a memory in the form of a headband to Surati. "Headband should you keep under your bed," Rupaksa message.
Write to meeting with his brother Raden Banterang unknown, because Raden Banterang was hunting in the woods. When Raden Banterang was in the jungle, his eyes suddenly startled by the arrival of a man dressed in rags. "Tuangku, Raden Banterang. Safety Mr. danger planned by the wife of the master himself, "the man said. 'You can see the evidence, to see a headband that is placed under his bed. Headband it belongs to the man who asked for help to kill you, 'he explained. After saying those words, a man dressed in rags went missing under mysterious circumstances. Raden Banterang alarmed to hear reports that the mysterious man. He immediately returned to the palace. After arriving at the palace, Raden Banterang peraaduan went straight to his wife. Looking headband that has been told by a man dressed in rags that have been encountered in the forest. "Ha! True said the man! This headband as proof! You're going to kill me with a plan for help to the owner of this headband! "Raden accused Banterang to his wife. "Is that your reply to me?" Said Raden Banterang. "Do not just accused. Adina did not intend to kill Kakanda, let alone ask for help to a man! "Replied Surati. However Raden Banterang remains at its founding, that his wife ever helped it would endanger his life. Well, before his life is threatened, Raden Banterang first want to harm his wife.
Raden Banterang intend to drown her in a river. After arriving at the river, Raden Banterang told about a meeting with a man ragged when hunting in the forest. The wife also told about the meeting with a man dressed in rags as described her husband. "The man is the older brother of Adina. She gave me a headband to Adina, "Surati explained back, so Raden Banterang melted her heart. However, Raden Banterang continues to believe that she would harm herself. "Kakanda my husband! Open your heart and feelings Kakanda! Adina willing to die for the salvation of Kakanda. But give the opportunity for Adina to tell about a meeting with the elder brother Adina Adina named Rupaksa, "said Surati warned.
"Brother Adindalah that will kill Kakanda! Adina demand help, but Adina tolah! ". Hearing this, Raden heart Banterang liquid not even consider her to lie .. "Kakanda! If the water becomes clear and fragrant, means Adina innocent! But, if it remains murky and foul odors, means Adina guilty! "Cried Surati. Raden Banterang consider his remark was absurd. So, Raden Banterang immediately drew a dagger tucked in his waist. Along the same, Write to jump into the river and disappeared.
Not long ago, there was a miracle. Nan fragrant smell spread around the river. Seeing the incident, Raden Banterang cried in a trembling voice. "My wife is innocent! Scented water this time! "How sorry Raden Banterang. He lamented the death of his wife, and regretted his folly. But it was too late.
Since then, the river becomes fragrant. In the Java language called Banyuwangi. Banyu means water and perfumed means fragrant. Banyuwangi name later became the name of the city of Banyuwangi.
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