In ancient times, the Limboto area was a vast expanse of sea.
In the middle there are two high mountains, namely Boliohuto Mountain and
Tilongkabila Mountain. the two mountains are directions for people who will
enter Gorontalo by sea. Bilohuto Mountain shows west, while Mount Tilongkabila
shows east.
At one time, sea water receded, so that the area turned into
land. not long after, the area turned into a vast expanse of forest. In some
places there are still visible stagnant sea water, and in some other places a
number of freshwater springs appear, which then form fresh water puddles. one
of these springs emits very clear and cool water. Springs that are in the
middle of the forest and rarely touched by humans are called Tupalo Springs.
this place is often visited by seven angels from heaven to bathe and play sprays
of water.
.one day, when the seven nymphs were bathing and belching
around the Tupalo spring, a handsome young man named Jilumoto crossed the
place. jilumoto in local language means that a resident of heaven visits the
earth by incarnating as a human. Seeing the seven angels, Jilumoto immediately
hid behind a large tree. from behind the tree, he watched the seven angels who
were bathing until his eyes did not blink in the slightest. beautiful angels!
Jilumoto murmured in amazement.
seeing the beauty of the angels, Jilumoto suddenly had the
intention to take one of their wings which was placed on a large rock, so that
the owner of the wing could not fly back to heaven. That way, he can marry it.
when the angels were engrossed in a joke, slowly he walked toward the place
where the wings were placed. After successfully taking one of the angel wings,
the handsome young man hid behind a large tree.
when the day neared the afternoon, the seven nymphs finished
bathing and preparing to go home to Heaven. After reusing their respective
wings, they were preparing to fly into space. However, one of them still looked
confused looking for his wings. Hey, my sisters! do you see Brother's wings?
Apparently, the angel who lost the wing was the oldest angel
named Mbah`i Bungale. The six siblings immediately helped the brother to look
for the missing wing. They have searched here and there, but the wings have not
yet been found. because the day was getting dark, the six nymphs left the
brother alone near Mata Air Tupalo.Kakak ... take care of yourself Brother is
good! exclaimed the youngest angel. My sister! Don't leave brother, shouted
Mee'i Bungale when she saw her six siblings flying into the sky.
the six siblings ignored his shout. Stay Mbu`i Bungale alone
in the woods. His heart was very sad, because he could not see his family again
in Kahyangan. moments later, Jilumoto came out of his hiding place and
immediately approached Mbu`i Bungale. Hey, beautiful angel! Why are you so sad?
Jilumoto asked by pretending he didn't know the truth.
My wings are gone, bang! the sister could no longer return
to Heaven, replied Mbu'i Bungale. Hearing that answer, Jilumoto immediately
took Munti Bungale to marry. The poor angel was willing to marry Jilumoto.
After marriage, they decided to live together on earth. they also look for land
to grow crops. After a long time of searching, finally the couple found a hill
not far from Tupalo Spring. it was on the hill that they set up a simple house
and farmed by planting various types of edible plants. They named the hill
Huntu lo Ti`opo or Bukit Kapas.
on one day, Mbah`i Bungali received a shipment of Bimelula,
which was a mustika the size of a duck egg from Kahyangan. He stored it near
the Tupalo spring and covered it with a tolu or hood. a few days later, there
were four travelers from the east who passed and saw the dead Tupalo water. As
soon as they saw the clear and cold water, they immediately drank it because of
thirst after traveling a considerable distance. after drinking, one of them saw
a hood lying near the Tupalo spring.
Hey guys! Look at that thing! Isn't that a cover? Exclaimed
one of the travelers. True, friend! That is a hood, said another traveler.
strange, why is there a hood in the middle of this quiet
forest? said another traveler in surprise. By curiosity, they immediately
approached the hood and intended to lift it. however, as soon as they wanted to
touch the hood, suddenly a storm and a very strong hurricane came crashing
down, then followed by heavy rain. The four travelers ran for cover to avoid
danger. fortunately, the storm and hurricane did not last long, so they could
survive.
After a storm and rain stopped, the four travelers returned
to the Tupalo spring. They saw that the hood was still in its original place.
because they were still curious to find out about the object covered by the
hood, they also intended to lift the hood. Before lifting it, they spit on the
top of the hood with a spit of betel nut that had been spotted so that the
storm and typhoon would not occur again. how shocked they were when they raised
the hood. They see a round object, which is none other than Bimelula mustika.
They are also interested and want to have that mustika. but once they will take
Bimelula's mustika, suddenly Mbah`i Bungale comes with her husband, Jilumoto.
Sorry, gentlemen! Please don't touch that mustika! Allow us
to take it, because it belongs to us! Mbu'i Bungale asks. Hey, who are you two?
very brave to claim to be the mustika owner! exclaimed a traveler leader. I
Mbu`i Bungale came with my husband, Jilumoto, wanting to take that mustika,
replied Mother`i Bungale calmly. This place is ours. So, no one is allowed to
take the things that are here, including this mustika! Snapped the leader of
the traveler. What is the proof that this place and must be yours? Ask Mbui'i
Bungale. The leader of the traveler replied: You want see the proof? look at
the betel nut above the hood! We were the ones who gave him, said the leader of
the traveler. Hearing the recognition of the travelers, Mbu`i Bungale just
smiled. Hey, I remind you all! This spring area is revealed by Almighty God to
people who like to be kind among all beings in this world. Not given to greedy
and greedy people like you. But, if it is true that you are the owner and ruler
in this place, expand this spring! take out all your abilities, I'm ready to
challenge you! exclaim, Mee'i Bungale. The four travelers are also willing to
accept the challenge of Mbah`i Bungale. The leader of the traveler immediately
reads the mantradan, removing all his abilities.
Wei Our springs! extends and enlarges, so the spell sounds.
Many times the leader of the traveler reads the spell, but not the slightest
hint of a sign that the spring will expand and expand. Seeing their leader
start to run out of steam, the three traveler's men immediately helped.
although they have combined strength and magic, Tupalo springs have not changed
in the slightest. Eventually all four travelers were exhausted. Seeing them
exhausted and sweating, Mom'i Bungale smiled again. Hey, why are you stopping!
show us that the spring belongs to you! Or maybe you guys have given up!
Exclaim Mbu`i Bungale.
Shut up, bro! Don't just be good at talking, the leader of
the traveler is back to challenging Mbah`i Bungale. If you are the owner of
this spring, prove it to us too !& rdquo; All right, gentlemen! Know that
God knows where his servant is right, his request will be granted! Said Ma'i
Bungale with full confidence.
After saying that, Mom'i Bungale immediately sat cross-legged
next to her husband while crossing her arms. His mouth was too busy reading
prayer.
woyi, water of life, magic spring, spring that has
blessings. Widen and expand, O spring of the angels. enlarge.
after praying, Mbah`i Bungale immediately invited her husband
and ordered the four travelers to go up to the highest tree, because the area
would soon sink. Mbah`i Bungale's prayer was granted. moments later, the
earth's stomach suddenly thundered, the ground trembled and thundered. Slowly
the Tupalo spring widened and expanded, then spat out very heavy water. In an
instant, the place was flooded. the four travelers were amazed at the miracle
from the kapok tree.
Increasingly, the puddle was getting higher and almost
reached the fourth place of travelers who were in the kapok tree. They were
screaming frightened. Even though Mee'i Bungale! We claim to be wrong. You are
the owner of this place and everything in it! The chief traveler shouted.
Mbah`i Bungale is a forgiving angel. immediately he begged
God that the Tupalo springs would be returned as before, so the puddle did not
increase and drowned the four travelers. Not long afterwards, the spurt of
water in the Tupalo spring returned to its original state. they dropped from
the tree. Mbu`i Bungale immediately took the Bimelula hood and mustika.
Miraculously, when he put it on his hand, the duck-like mustika suddenly
hatched and a very beautiful baby girl came out. His face glowed like
moonlight. Mrs. Bungie gave her the name Tolango Hula, taken from the word Tilango
lo Hulalo which means moonlight. According to the story, it was Tolango Hula
who later became King of Limboto.
after that, Ms` Bungale and her husband immediately took the
little girl and invited the four travelers to their home. When he was about to
leave the place, suddenly Mother Bungale saw five floating objects in the
middle of the lake.
Hi, what is that thingMbu'i Bungale exclaimed, pointing at
the object. Because of curiosity, Mom'i Bungale immediately took the five
objects. Wasn't this an orange fruit? observe the fruit.
after pinching and kissing the fruit, then observing it,
then rest assured, Mee`i Bungale that the citrus fruit is the same as the one
in Kahyangan. To further convince him, he intended to examine the trees that
grow around the lake.
Kanda, please take Tolango Hula! dinda wanted to check the
trees around this lake. Probably among the trees there is an orange tree that
grows, said Mother Bungale while handing her baby to the husband, Jilumoto.
after a few moments of searching and checking, Mbu'i Bungale
finally found some orange trees that were in full fruit. To ensure that the
tree found was actually an orange tree from Heaven, he immediately called her
husband to observe him. Panda, come here for a whileexclaimed Mom'i Bungale.
Try to watch this tree and citrus fruit! Isn't this fruit like orange
Kahyangan, Kanda? He said. His husband immediately approached the orange tree
while carrying their baby. after holding it and observing it, he also believed
that the tree and citrus fruit came from Heaven. You are right, Dinda! This
orange tree is like the one in Heaven, said Jilumoto.Dinda was surprised! Why
is there an orange tree growing around this lake? Mbu`i Bungale said in
surprise.
a few moments later, Mom'i Bungale realized that the
existence of an orange tree around the lake was a gift from the Almighty God.
to commemorate the event that had just happened in the area, Mbu`i Bungale and
her husband named the lake Bulalo lo limu o tutu, which means lake of oranges
from Kahyangan. over time, local people call it Bulalo lo Limutu or better
known as Limboto Lake.
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