Mosquitoes are a type of disease-carrying insects that have two wings bersisip, slim body, and six feet long. Of the various types of mosquitoes that exist, rarely has a body size exceeding 15 mm. According to the story of Yogyakarta, first measure the size of a goat and mosquitoes can talk like human beings. But because tersebab by an event, which was originally the size of a mosquito's body was turned into a small goat and was turned into a buzzing sound. What events led to the mosquito turns into a small and his voice became buzzing? Follow the story in The Origin of Mosquitoes Buzzing stories below!
Once, in the foothills area Gunungkidul, Yogyakarta, there is a remote village far from the crowds. The villager always live in harmony, peace, and prosperity. To meet the daily needs, their farming and raising animals like cows and goats. Every day they go to the fields and ngarit (graze) for their cattle with a feeling of safety and calm.
One time, an atmosphere of peace and quiet is disturbed by the news of the arrival of a queen mosquito into the village. All people became anxious and afraid to leave the house to make a living. How do they not fear, Queen's body was very fat and mosquitoes the size of a goat. The insect queen also has long legs and hairy. Similarly, very pointy and sharp beak that can mencucuk rough animal skin like a horse though. Therefore, any person or animal who smoked will die from blood loss.
Feeling threatened his safety, the residents of village consultation was immediately held (village meeting) chaired by the head of the local village.
"What if the Queen of the mosquito trap and destroy our troop?" Says one resident.
"I'm sorry, brother. I think what you propose it will not work, "protested the other residents," Queen Mosquitoes can fly so high that it is difficult to trap him, let alone destroy it. "
The atmosphere is quite tense deliberation. There have been many proposals submitted by citizens, but not a single agreed jointly by all meeting participants. The majority of existing residents who feel anxious and desperate because not found a proper way to destroy the Queen Mosquitoes
"Calm, brothers and sisters! We need not despair, "said Head Hamlet," To my knowledge, the Queen was wearing an earring Mosquito is the secret of his power. If we take the earring, her forces would be lost and it will turn out to be small. Thus, we can easily repel. "
"But, Mr. Hamlet. [1] Who would dare take the Mosquito Queen Earring" asked one resident.
Hearing the question, all participants of the meeting was silent as he looked at each other. They were all confused because of fear of blood sucked by the Queen of Mosquito. Amid the confusion of the residents, the village chief to continue the conversation.
"I also heard that the Queen is currently being prepared Mosquitoes lay their eggs. Thus, he would need help when will release her eggs. The only person who can help him is a midwife, "said the head of the hamlet.
"Then, how the midwife can take the Mosquito Queen Earring," asked one another in confusion.
Head Hamlet calmly replied, "Before the rescue, the midwife should ask for a reservation to the Queen Mosquitoes are handed subangnya," said the head of the hamlet.
Hearing that explanation, all meeting participants sign nodding his head in agreement. Finally, the residents agreed to ask for help to mBok [2] Surti, the only existing TBAs in the village. Surti mBok known as TBAs are brave and have a lot of knowledge.
"How mBok Surti, if you are willing to undertake this task," asked the village head to mBok Surti is also present in the meetings.
"For the sake of security and peace together, I am willing to carry out the mandate of the people," said Mbok Surti.
One day, when about to lay eggs, Mosquito Queen came to see mBok Surti to ask for help. In accordance with the mandated him, mBok Surti was also a requirement to Queen Mosquito.
"I'm willing to help, O Queen of Mosquito, but in any event you must submit subangmu to me," said Mbok Surti.
"Well, Mbok Surti. I accept your terms, "said the Queen mosquitoes.
After submitting subangnya to mBok Surti, Queen Mosquito was immediately flew up into a tree. Meanwhile, Surti mBok immediately store the corms well. He then took a pile of hay and put it under the tree where Queen Mosquito perch.
"Hi, mBok Surti! What the hay? "Asked the Queen mosquitoes.
"You will spawn on top of the haystack that egg-egg is safe," said Mbok Surti.
Without feeling the slightest suspicion, Queen Mosquito was soon flying low over the haystack after mBok Surti asked. As soon as he was about to pull out the eggs, mBok Surti quickly burn the haystack. The fire was lit very large and then quenched rapidly, giving rise to a cloud of thick black smoke. No doubt, the Mosquito Queen fell to the ground and thrashing straw exposed to smoke. Moments later, the eggs of the corn out of her body with a number of very much. At the same time, the Mosquito Queen's body slowly turns into a small up of eggs. That's because the body is very weak, while the corms his magic had not attached to it.
Moments later, the Queen Mosquito eggs polynomial suddenly hatch into tiny mosquitoes. Queen Mosquitoes then take their children to surround mBok Surti and reclaim subangnya. However, when he was about to ask subangnya to mBok Surti, the sound that comes out of his mouth just a humming noise.
"Confused ... confused ... confused ...," said the Queen Mosquitoes hum it.
Humming noise is then imitated by all her children. MBok Surti who do not understand the meaning of a humming noise that they leave immediately. However, the Queen Mosquitoes and their children continue to chase and surrounded him while buzzing. Therefore annoyed by the humming noise, mBok Surti and burned immediately collect hay. Once the fire is extinguished burning straw thick smoke was billowing and the Mosquito Queen and her children. They also flew mBok Surti left because they could not smoke hay with it. Thanks to the help mBok Surti repel these mosquitoes, residents in the village back to life safe and secure. They also can earn a living and look for grass of the field without being haunted by feelings of anxiety.
Since the incident, smallish mosquitoes and can only be buzzing. Mosquitoes can only issue a humming noise. However, they will continue to pursue mBok Surti to ask subangnya. That's why they always annoy humans to date with the buzzing in her ear. Similarly, it is still many villagers who use straw smoke to repel mosquitoes.
Similarly Origin legend Mosquitoes buzzing from Yogyakarta area. There are at least two moral messages that can be learned from the story above is the virtue of deliberation and consensus and the virtue of love helps the public interest. First, the primacy of deliberation and consensus looks at the attitudes and behavior of the villagers. In the face of a problem, they always held a consultation to find solutions together. Second, the primacy helpful look at the attitudes and behavior of Surti mBok. For the sake of peace of all citizens, he is willing to help the citizens of the Mosquito Queen disorder with courage and knowledge possessed. Thanks to his help, villagers went back to live in safety and peace.
[1] Hamlet means the head of the hamlet.
[2] mBok means mother or mistress
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