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THE LEGEND OF NYI RORO KIDUL Once Upon A Time, there was a beautiful woman named Kadita. Because of her beauty, she is often called the Dewi Srengenge, which means that the sun was shining brightly. Kadita is the daughter of King Munding Wangi. Although Kadita has a very pretty face, the king was upset because he did not have a son who could be prepared to be the next king. After that, the king decided to marry the Dewi Mutiara, and born baby boy. However, after getting a lot of attention, Dewi Mutiara started asking a lot of demands, such as ensuring that their children will be people who will replace the king and the Kadita should be expelled from the palace. The first demand is met, but the king did not want to drive out the Kadita. Knowing the answer to the king, Dewi Mutiara sweet smile, so the king’s anger slowly disappearing. But, she has a grudge in his heart. The next morning, Dewi Mutiara ask witch. His name Jahil. He ordered Jahil to send witchcraft to the Kadita. Ignorant receiving orders. When Kadita was sleeping tight, the wind came into her room. The fetid wind, like a carcass. When Kadita woke up, she was surprised that the full body got ulcers. The news came to the ears of King Munding Wangi. He’s really sad. He knew that the Kadita not not in keadaam common pain but it is a magic. He considers that the planned Dewi Mutiara. However, it is difficult to prove. He had to take a decision in poor condition. He wondered what he should do to Kadita. Due to the insistence of counsel, his daughter should be thrown away so as not to be a disgrace. Then, Kadita go alone like a beggar who was expelled from the house of the rich. Her heart broke into pieces. She sobbed. But, she still believed that God would not let him be mocked by others. God’s help will come soon. One night, she runs and it was the seventh night he went through until he arrived at the coast of the southern sea. She stood up and saw the extent of sea south coast and she seemed to hear a voice that told him to get closer to the sea. Kadita followed the sound and she hit the water, his body recovered. He became a beautiful woman as before. Not only that, she will set the sea and build a great and wonderful empire. Now, she is referred to as the Queen of the South Seas or Nyi Roro Kidul.