In a village in Sumatra, there lived a farmer. He was a farmer who diligently worked the farm although not extensive. He can be self-sufficient from their work tireless. Actually he became old enough to marry, but he still chose to live alone.
In a sunny morning, the farmer was fishing in the river. "Hopefully today I got a big fish," muttered the farmer. Some time after the hook is thrown, the hook looks rocking. He immediately pulled the hook. The farmer was cheered with joy after receiving a sizeable fish.
He was amazed at the beautiful colors of fish scales. The fish scales yellow gold reddish. Both round and protruding eyes flashing amazing. "Wait, don't eat me and I will be willing to accompany you if you don't eat me." The farmer was shocked to hear the voice of the fish. Due to the shock, the fish fell to the ground. Then not long, the fish was transformed into a beautiful young woman. "Was I Dreaming?," Muttered the farmer.
"Don't be scared sir, I'm also a human being like you. I am deeply indebted to you for saving me from the curse of the Gods," the girl said. "My name is Princess, I don't mind to be your wife," said the girl as urgent. Farmers even then nodded. They then become husband and wife. However, there is a promise that has been agreed, that they shouldn't tell that the origins Princess from a fish. If the promise is breached there will be a terrible disaster.
After reached the village, the villagers saw the beautiful girl with the farmers. "He might be an angel coming down from heaven," they muttered. Farmers feel very happy and peaceful. As a good husband, he continues to work to earn a living by cultivating rice paddies and fields with a diligent and tenacious. Due diligence and tenacity, the farmer in his life without shortcomings. Many people envy, and they spread the bad suspicion that could topple the success of farmers. "I know it must maintain Farmer spirits!" Someone said to her friend. It reached the ears Farmer and Princess. But they don't feel offended, even more diligent work.
A year later, Farmer and his wife happiness increases, because the Farmer's wife gave birth to a baby boy. He was given name Putera. They happiness don't make them forget themselves. Putera grow into a healthy and strong child. He became a good boy but a little naughty. He has a habit of making wonder his parents, which is always hungry. The food should be eaten three of them can be eaten alone.
Over time, Putera always annoy his father. If told to help parents work, he always refused. The farmer's wife always reminds farmers to be patient over their child behavior. "Yes, I will be patient, even though he was our son!" The farmer said to his wife. "Thankfully, kanda think like that. Kanda was a husband and a good father," said Princess to her husband.
Indeed, people said, patience has limits. This was experienced by the Farmers. One day, Putera got the task delivering food and drinks to the fields where his father was working. But the Putera didn't fulfilling his duty. Farmers waiting for the arrival of his son, while holding thirsty and hungry. He went straight home. He saw Putera was playing ball. Farmers became angry he pinched his son ear. "Children do not know lucky! Not know yourself! Fish child!," The vituperation Farmers unwittingly uttered the taboo.
After farmer spoke those words, instantly the child and his wife vanished. Without a trace and trail. From the former stamping his feet, a sudden gush of water are very heavy and getting heavier. Farmers village and surrounding villages submerged. Water overflowed very high and wide so as to form a lake. And finally forming a lake. The lake was eventually known as Lake Toba. Meanwhile, a small island in the middle known as Samosir Island.
Source: http://cerita-daerah.blogspot.com/2011/05/legenda-danau-toba.html
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