"The Legend of Lake Toba" is a captivating tale steeped in Indonesian folklore. It narrates the story of how Lake Toba, the largest volcanic lake in the world, was formed. According to the legend, a handsome young man named Toba once lived in the area. He fell deeply in love with a beautiful girl named Siboru Deak Parujar. However, their love was forbidden, as they were from rival villages. Despite the odds, they eloped together.
Their escape angered the gods, who unleashed their wrath upon the land. A massive earthquake ensued, and as punishment for defying the gods, the ground split open, creating a vast crater. The crater then filled with water, forming what is now known as Lake Toba. Toba and Siboru Deak Parujar found themselves stranded on a small island in the middle of the lake, forever separated from their families and villages.
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