Dongeng Bunga Edelweis

 

The Legend of the Edelweiss Flower

High up in the mountains of Java, where the air is crisp and the clouds kiss the peaks, lived a young woman named Maya. She was known for her beauty and kindness, and her heart was as pure as the snow that often covered the mountaintops.

Maya was deeply in love with a brave young warrior named Adi. They had promised to be together forever, but Adi had to leave to fight in a faraway land. Before he left, he promised to bring her the most beautiful flower he could find.

Days turned into weeks, and weeks into months. Maya waited and waited for Adi's return. She would often climb the highest peaks, hoping to see him coming over the horizon. One day, while searching for a rare herb to help her ailing grandmother, she stumbled upon a small, delicate flower. It was unlike any flower she had ever seen before. Its petals were soft and white, and it seemed to glow with an inner light.

A wise old woman who lived in a cave nearby told Maya that the flower was called Edelweiss. According to legend, the Edelweiss was a symbol of eternal love and could only be found by those with pure hearts. The old woman also told Maya that if she wanted to keep the flower alive, she would have to promise to protect it and the mountain where it grew.

Maya agreed and planted the Edelweiss in her garden. Every day, she would tend to it with love and care. As the years passed, the Edelweiss grew and thrived, and its beauty became known throughout the land. But many people wanted to pick the flower for themselves, believing that it would bring them good luck or eternal youth.

Maya realized that she had to protect the Edelweiss from those who would harm it. She decided to climb the highest peak and plant the Edelweiss there, where only the bravest and most determined could reach it. From that day forward, the Edelweiss became a symbol of courage, love, and the beauty of nature. And it is said that if you ever find an Edelweiss, you are truly blessed.