7 Questions
What is the name of the man who fell in love with a mortal woman named Ompu Ni Bolon?
Batara Guru
Who had supernatural powers in the story of the origin of Lake Toba?
Batara Sihir
What happened when Batara Sihir caught a fish that turned out to be a magical creature?
The fish turned into Boru Toba
Why were Batara Sihir and his family turned into stone by the gods?
For falling in love with a magical creature
What did the stone family create that eventually became Lake Toba?
A huge hole in the ground
What does the origin story of Lake Toba symbolize?
The consequences of disobeying gods
In which Indonesian culture is the story of the origin of Lake Toba particularly significant?
Batak culture
Explore the mythical story of the origin of Lake Toba, involving Batara Guru, Ompu Ni Bolon, Batara Sihir, Boru Toba, and Partomuan. Discover the magical events that led to the creation of the famous lake.
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