Dear Steemians.
Did you know that behind the beautiful Lake Toba in North Sumatra contained a myth that until now trusted the local community, although not yet proven. Impression of Lake Toba is very haunted, because the largest in Southeast Asia. Its depth reaches 505 meters, with a length of 100 kilometers. Lake Toba includes volcanic lake that was built from the explosion 75 thousand years ago, and in the middle there is the island of Samosir. In the event of a shipwreck accident that hit KM Sinar Bangun (18/6/2018) with 200 passengers, some people asked whether because of less sajen (offering) so that the dragon serpent of Lake Toba wagging his tail to cause a big wave and drown the ship? Of course the answer does not know, his name is also a myth.
Here is a glimpse of the myths around Lake Toba, taken from various sources, among them are Palingseru.com and Klikseru.com. His name is also a myth that can not be proven logically. But the fact is there is such a belief.
- The Giant Dragon. The guard dragon of Lake Toba is actually called the giant dragon, because its length is almost half the length of Lake Toba. This dragon is believed to be the ancestor of the guard of Lake Toba so as not to dry. Nothing proves the existence of this dragon, but is believed to be in the belief of society. Because somebody waits, everyone is advised to not do strange things. Visitors should arief the nature of Lake Toba. Can not talk dirty even less sinful. If against nature, it will be a disaster. The disaster is a manifestation that the giant dragon is angry.
- Giant Fish Fish. Local residents believe there are three giant goldfish, with red, black and white, according to the color typical of Batak people. The length of a giant fish between 5 to 10 meters. Sometimes it appears and is seen by locals and fishermen passing by the lake. Even these giant goldfish often damage fish traps of fishermen. Because of respect for this giant fish, then there is a fish statue that became a symbol of citizen trust. Some people treat this fish specifically by offering offerings.
- Average face creature. Residents around Lake Toba believe that there is a person with a flat face. This person sometimes appears and frightened, so many young people choose not to play in the lake if the night or the atmosphere is dark. Moreover, there are other myths, such as the sound of crying in the middle of the night that is believed to be the sobbing of the drowning victim, and the karma of the watchman of the lake to those who violate the rules. For example saying dirty words, committing adultery, disposing of dirty objects, and other things that are considered dirty or disrespectful.
Here are some of the myths of Lake Toba. Its name is also a myth, so it can not be trusted one hundred percent. Credible is the philosophical meaning and behind it. For example the ban on disposing of dirty objects in the lake because there will be ecosystem imbalance that eventually the lake becomes dirty and many fish die. What is definitely behind the angkernya Lake Toba this area is still worth a visit for a mainstay tourist destination not only in North Sumatra, but in Indonesia.