Exotic Quest

Do Not Kill Your Old Horses

2011-10-23T22:56:00.000-07:00

Don't kill your old horses. Maybe, you are familiar with this saying. Never be unfair to those who have shown dedication to your organization. If you kill the old horses, the others will not trust you.

Read A Short Fable Story about it; Read Old Horses by YW Purnomosidhi.

Japanese Style Villa for Rent in Kota Bunga, Indonesia

2011-04-20T00:42:00.000-07:00

FOR RENT: JAPANESE-STYLE VILLA IN KOTA BUNGA, Cianjur, West Java, Indonesia.

If you are in Jakarta or West Java, you can rent this beautiful villa in Cianjur, Kota Bunga, West Java. It is beautiful place with fresh air for holidays and taking a rest.

If you want to rent it, call:
Karel Budiman
Telp: +62-21-92921025 or 08129221518

or email to villajepang.kotabunga@gmail.com

Get refreshing with this beautiful villa:

DISEWAKAN: VILLA JEPANG KOTA BUNGA

2011-04-20T00:28:00.000-07:00

DISEWAKAN: VILLA GAYA JEPANG DI KOTA BUNGA, Cianjur, Jawa Barat,

cocok untuk keluarga, cuti, libur sekolah, udaranya segar

Jika minat hubungi

Karel Budiman
Telp: 021-92921025 atau 08129221518

atau email ke villajepang.kotabunga@gmail.com

Silahkan intip gambar vilanya:

Myth, Culture, Art, and Horror

2011-04-07T00:40:00.000-07:00

Legend and folktale have close relationship with myth even if they are different traditional stories. Myths are considered true or sacred for certain culture whereas folktales may took place at any time and any place, and are not considered true by the societies. While, traditionally, people consider legends as true stories but they are set in a more recent time, when the world was much as it is today. The main characters of legends generally are humans whereas myths generally focus on superhuman or god-like characters.

In some culture, it is not easy to make boxes to classify myths and legends. Instead of dividing their traditional stories into myths, legends, and folktales, some cultures classify them into two categories, namely folktales, and one that combines myths and legends. It may happen because people from some culture believe the real conection between spirit world and human life and they believe that the magic is real or the natural phenomena like natural disaster is connected with human deed and spirit realm. Myths, folktale, and legend have influence life style and arts in some cultures. Some traditional ceremonies are also inspired by myths, legends, and folktales, such as Cat Wedding Ceremony.

Some horror stories ( ghosts, devil, etc) dark side stories in horror movies, horror games, and books (short stories and novel) are inspired by human-spirits relationship in legend, folklore, and myths. Horror stories elicit the emotions of fear, disgust and horror from audiences or readers. They raise dark fantasy in people's mind.

In Supernatural, a supernatural and horror television series, the stories adopt ghosts and mythical creatures from various culture. So, do mythical creatures and monsters in Final Fantasy.

See horror movie trailers and horror movies list if you love them. Some of them may be based on scary myths like Medusa Myth or other ancient myths and legend.

In some culture, some historical events especially in ancient times have relationship with the world of mythical creatures, gods, and spirits. Or, perhaps, they personify the incidents, disasters, bad luck, and fear in the dark as if they faced spirit or scary supernatural power that they could not understand.

The sensation of mystery and darkness influence Gothic style, gothic art, gothic looks, and gothic poetry. H. P.Lovecraft; Richard Matheson; Edgar Allan Poe; and Stephen King use sensation of mystery and fear in their horror stories.

Howard Phillips "H. P." Lovecraft (August 20, 1890 – March 15, 1937) was an author of horror, fantasy and science fiction. Lovecraft's guides literary principle of "cosmicism" or "cosmic horror." The idea that life is incomprehensible to human minds. The central theme in most of Lovecraft's works is that of forbidden knowledge, non-human influences on humanity, Inherited guilt, and fate. Since his childhood days, he was interested in horror stories when his grandfather told him Gothic horror stories. Arthur Machen’s tales of the survival of evil of ancient times in combination with Lovecraft’s own perspective in the mysteries, contributed to Lovecraft stories. Edgar Allan Poe was the biggest influence for Lovecraft. Lovecraft had many similarities with Poe

Lovecraft and his dark stories have impact on popular culture and many modern writers. The Lovecraftian world had influence in dark and mysterious theme in literature, music, movies, and games.

In 2011, The anthology Historical Lovecraft by Innsmouth Free Press presents 26 tales of horror with Lovecraftian style. It presents tales of horror through times: Stalin’s Russia, 10th century Rome, Neolithic Mesopotamia, and Ancient South East Asea are just some of the backdrops before which madness and history collide.

Our tongue likes hot of chili and our heart and mind sometimes like the sensation of mystery and fear.

Exotic Laughing Chicken

2011-03-24T21:04:00.000-07:00

Nowadays, Ayam Ketawa is popular in Indonesia. Ayam Ketawa means Laughing Chicken. People in Indonesia like to adopt it and they learn how to make this chicken laugh. Laughing Chicken is true. There is no joke. It really exist in animal world. It originated from Celbes or Sulawesi, Indonesia.

When you visit Indonesia, especially in Sulawesi, you can try to find Laughing Chicken.

Read more information about Laughing Chicken

See Laughing Chicken Video

Seed on Dirty Soil

2011-02-16T18:05:00.000-08:00

This fable is written by Purnomosidhi based on the saying of Dharmakirti Svarnadvipa, Indonesian Spiritual Master of Srivijaya Era.

“Planting the seed of pure awareness or goodness does not grow well if the soil is too clean. It grows much better in soil that is dirty and fertilized.”

Read full short fable stoy of it.

Till Death Do Us Part

2011-01-20T17:07:00.000-08:00

"Till death do as part" is famous vivid saying related to marriage. Marriage or wedding ceremony is an event to unite two hearts become one.

Every culture has respective wedding ceremony. In East Java, Indonesia, there is wedding ceremony for cat as ritual to pray for the rain.

Read Wedding Ceremony for Cats

A Fable Based on Ancient Saying of Dharmakitri

2011-01-11T18:13:00.000-08:00

In 1011 CE, Atisha and more than 100 disciples, visited Srivijaya ( in now Indonesia) and became disciples of Dharmakirti, known in Tibet as Serlingpa Gser-gling-pa (which means Master from Suvarnadvipa/ now Sumatera), to receive teachings on Bodhicitta or Pure Awareness.

Serlingpa said, "Planting the seed of bodhichitta does not grow well if the soil is too clean. It grows much better in soil that is dirty and fertilized."

Inspired by this saying, An Authspot writer presents Fable of Seed on Dirty Soil.

12th Century Prophecy from Java about Online Social Phenomena

2011-01-04T18:45:00.000-08:00

According to Wikipedia, Ratu Joyoboyo, also Sri Mapanji Jayabaya or Jayabhaya, was King also known as Ratu of the Indianized kingdom Hindu Kediri in East Java from AD1135 to 1157. Ratu Jayabaya was known for his just and prosperous rule.

Ratu Jayabaya is most famous for his oracles or prophesies attributed to him. The prophecies is called Jangka Jayabaya. Some of his prophecies were written in book of poem or serat. Whereas, another prophecies were thaught through oral traditions.

Young Mice Manage Line is short modern fable story based on 7th divination of Jayabaya's 12th century Javanese Prophecy : "Tikus Pithi Anata Baris" which happens today. "Tikus pithi anoto baris" means line up rows of red rat or "young mice manage lines." They are not mice. They are mouse-like tools for computer. By clicking mice, people make online movement, leak the conspiracy, unite, vote, protest, distribute information online.

However, we have freewill to spread goodness nad peace thru the technology.

Read Short Fable Story: Young Mice Manage Line

Komodo National Park : Black Dragon Island

2011-01-04T00:37:00.000-08:00

To save nature, we have to appreciate it first. Many wanton destructions against Mother Earth were caused by our own ignorance. Komodo National Park, Indonesia, does not only shelter the endangered Black Dragons, called komodos but also home to 385 underwater species of beautiful corals, mangrove forests, and seaweeds as a home for thousands of fish species, 70 types of sponges, 10 types of dolphins, 6 types of whales, green turtles and various types of sharks and stingrays. Komodo Island is also one of the best diving sites in the world.

Fable Stories 2010

2010-12-27T00:41:00.000-08:00

In Ancient time, people used fable story to educate their children and nowadays children still enjoy fable story. Fable exists in many cultures. Not only children enjoy fable but adult people also do. In 2010, I have shared following Fable Flash Fiction in Authspot:

Merry Christmass aand Happy New Year 2010

Unity of Diversity

2010-12-16T20:12:00.000-08:00

Unity of Diversity, even if there is difference, but all have one dharma.
It is the line quoted from Purusadasanta or Book of Sutasoma by Pu Tantular.

I have the fable story about the taste of diversity.
You can read English Version or Bahasa Indonesia Version.

Fabel Cita Rasa Keberagaman

2010-12-16T20:10:00.000-08:00

Bhinneka Tunggal Ika, Tan Hana Dharma Mangwra
Berbeda beragam tapi satu jua, Tak Ada Dharma ke arah yang lain

Itu adalah petikan baris kitab Pususadhasanta atau Sutasoma, yang di tulis oleh Mpu Tantular.

Di jaman sekarang masih saja ada orang yang alergi keberagaman dan perbedaan, mereka terlalu ngarep ama yang namanya keseragaman.

Jangankan golongan, suku, atau agama yang berbeda, dua orang dalam kepercayaan yang sama pun bisa memiliki pikiran beragam. Nah loh, kasian kan kalo memperpanjang ego kita dengan mencari-cari pengakuan dari orang lain tentang apa yang kita yakini dan jalani. Kita ingin segala sesuatu yang berhubungan dengan kita dianggap lebih.. ini.. lebih itu.. tetapi kita sendiri tidak mau menghargai orang lain.. bukan menghargai deh, minimal membiarkan.

Mau tak mau, keberagaman memang ada, sudah ada, dan akan selalu ada, jadi jika kita alergi dengan keberagaman mungkin kita terjangkit bhinnekaphobia dan perlu minta surat dokter.

Oh ya teman, silahkan baca kisah tentang keberagaman: Kisah Gado-Gado

Life Insurance: Holiday Gift of Peace of Mind

2010-11-21T19:30:00.000-08:00

What holiday gift do you give to your beloved family? Travelling? Home party? New Games or toy for children?

Maybe, you can consider term life insurance the perfect holiday gift for your family.
Holiday season gives peace of mind. Term life Insurance gives you peace of mind. Insurance can give protection to you and your family. your family financial stability gives your spouse and children and you the comfort of knowing that their future is protected.

What's difference between term and permanent life insurance.
A permanent policy will require a medical examination and extensive questionnaire whereas in a term policy, You can get that in a matter of minutes—from a reputable, experienced company…and without a medical exam! It is Life Insurance No Exam.

The holiday season is coming soon. Give the gift of peace of mind to your family and yourself. It is affordable and easy—now, you can even get Life Insurance No Exam.

It may be one of your nicest, most memorable gifts, which say, “I love you. And I want to do everything I can to protect you even after I’m gone.”

If you need advice to Buy Life Insurance, talk with one of licensed agents. Just call toll free number 1.800.939.0710 to get a free insurance quote, They are ready to help you get the coverage you need immediately.

Sono Wood Earrings

2010-11-15T22:29:00.000-08:00

Wearing Sono Wood Jewelry such as sono wood earrings make you close to the nature. Organic carved sono wood earrings are unique girl's stuff from Indonesia. The unique earrings are hand carved, made out of Sono Wood from Indonesia, by Indonesian artistians. They are beatifuly exotic Hand carved tribal earrings.

Sono wood is also known as East Indian rosewood or malabar. It grows in southern India as well as in Indonesia. In Indonesia, including in Bali, Sono wood is used in wood carvings.

This picture is taken from AtBali.com

You can get information of various exotic handbags, sandals, jewelry and display form AtBali.com

If you visit in Indonesia, you can get sono wood earrings as unique gifts for your mom or girlfriends.

However, you can still organic sono wood earings through online shopping.

Read other art form Indonesia: Wooden Batik

Gado-Gado Salad: Taste of Diversity, Celebrating Diversity

2010-11-10T17:34:00.000-08:00

When I am in Jogja, I always take chance to eat one of may favorite Indonesian food, a salad called Gado-Gado.

According to Wikipedia, Gado-gado (Bahasa Indonesia) or also called Lotek (Sundanese and Javanese language) is an Indonesian vegetable salad served with a peanut sauce dressing. If you are vegetarian, it can be the delicious food for you.

Picture of Gado-Gado Salad from Indonesia, taken from wikipedia

If you are interested to make Gado-Gado salad, you get the recipe, here.

Because I love delicious and healthy Gado-gado, I write a Fable Short Story/ Flash Fiction of Gado-Gado to celebrate the diversity.
Gado-gado content group of unique ingredients and I use their uniqueness to represent diversity.

To unite does not mean to be the same with others. You must be your best self.

The uniqueness in unity can be beautiful and powerful-- Unity of Diversity.

"Bhinneka Tunggal Ika, Tan Hana Dharma Mangwra", said by Sutasoma, in Purosadha Santa, a Sutasoma Book, written by Mpu Tantular in 14th Century.

"Bhinneka Tunggal Ika, Tan Hana Dharma Mangwra" - Diversity but one dharma

Read my Fable Story of Gado-Gado Salad.

Exotic Nusantara, Uniquely Indonesia

2010-10-24T20:42:00.000-07:00

Indonesian Archipelago, South East Asia, consists of thousands islands. Of course, it has various arts and cultures.
Not only in Bali (An island in Indonesia), each area in Indonesia has its uniqueness.

Read following article about Indonesia
- Javanese Wooden Batik
- Spirtuality in Javanese Fable Story
- Tumpeng: Nusantarian Expression of Gratitude
- Folktales from Indonesia
- Astabrata Leadership
- Mimi and Mintuno: Javanese Symbol of Harmonious Marriage

Cat in Java

2010-10-11T18:34:00.000-07:00

Cats are the animals which can survive and live with human beings. Since Ancient Egypt, they have became our friends. In many cultures, people respect cats. In Japanese tradition, cat ( manekineko) is symbol of luck.

In Java, even if there are many cats without masters or many people do not care about cats, people respect cat because the saints love cats and people will get bad karma if they kill the cats.

If someone's vehicle hits a cat, he will bury the cat or in the village tradition, they will conduct circle prayer for the cat's death.

I love the cat, not because of magical power or luck charm. I love cat because they are warm, friendly, funny.

I have fable story about : A Deaf Cat with Blue eyes

It is not traditional story but it can be inspirational.

An Exotic Blades Story: Flash Fiction

2010-09-15T23:12:00.001-07:00

Keris is exotic blade from Indonesia. People not only use it as weapon but also as amulet. Keris is used in traditional ceremony. Some people belief that it has magical power.

Some Javanese believe that if single man has a dream of finding keris's sheath and insert the keris blade to the sheath, they will meet their soul mate soon.

This picture is taken from http://sundakiwari.wordpress.com

Kujang is Sundanese traditional weapon from West Java, Indonesia. People believe that it has magical power.

This picture of Kujang is taken from budayaindonesia.org

Read short fable story/ fable flash fiction in which the blades become the characters. Kujang, Keris, Katana, Rapier become the character in this story.

Read Blade Story: Blade Looking for Sheath

Translating with Translation Software

2010-08-24T01:36:00.000-07:00

Language is a mean of communication to convey the meaning. To understand foreign language, we must have cross cultural understanding.

Translating is not only mathematic logic but it also need feeling to understand before translate. Translation Machine or software cannot replace (human) translator.

Read my article about Translation Machine.

Uniquely Exotic Roosters from Indonesia

2010-07-11T18:49:00.000-07:00

The Pelung rooster is a long crower. The Pelung longcrower comes from Indonesia. It is the best singer.
Ayam Pelung or Pelung Rooster is Indonesian rooster with a melodious voice and gleaming feathers. It has relatively big physique.

Pelung rooster image by Technology Indonesia

Cemani Roosters go dark.
Cemani Rooster is exotic black gothic rooster. The word "Cemani" comes from Old Javaneses term for "extremely black." Perfect black Cemani chickens or black chickens from Kedu may have a very high value in Indonesia, because people beleieve they possess mystical powers. People also believe that they have black blood.

Cemani chicken image by arche-reservat-holle

Pelung and Cemani Roosters are exotic animals for rooster collection.

Artists make rooster artwork to appreciate these animals.

Friends, there is a modern fable flash fiction related the characters of Pelung Rooster and Cemani Rooster. Fable is story about animals or something which is treated as anima. Fable has moral teaching.Fable is spirtual stuff. This fable is not aesop fable nor based on Fable game. There is also fable character of Frying pan or wok in this fable. It is easy to read. You don't need to cheat to read this fable. It is short and simple. It is flash fiction, micro fiction, very short story, or sudden fiction. This story contains spirtuality, wisdom saying or wisdom key.

Read The Wok and The Roosters: Fable of Equality

Read also Other Fable Flash Fiction

Rice, Paddy, and Short Story about It

2010-06-28T19:31:00.000-07:00

Rice comes from paddy. Rice is the core/ basic food for Nusantarians, especially people of Indonesia. The Capital City of Indonesia is Jakarta, located in Java Island. Java or Jawa (Jawawut) means paddy. So Java Island is the island of paddy. That's why eating rice is obligatory in Java.

I have written a flash fiction ( mini fable short story) about planting process of paddy. I use this fable to show the importance of individual freedom to grow, respect, independence, and interdependence in team.

Read Fable of Paddies

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Forgoten Quote about Management by King of Ancient Majapahit Kingdom, 14th Century

2010-05-17T19:23:00.000-07:00

“Relationship between state and its parts is like relationship between lions and the jungle. If its parts are ruined, the state will lack of food. If there is no strong instrument of the state, invaders will easily attack it. Manage and defend both of them and my command will be successfully accomplished."

(Hayam Wuruk, King of Majapahit, 14th Century)

Read also fable flash fiction based on this quote: Lion and The Jungle

Haiku of Serenity in Doubt | Authspot

2010-05-16T23:08:00.001-07:00

Haiku of Serenity in Doubt | Authspot

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Haiku is originally type of poem from Japan. This Japanese poem consists of 17 syllables with
5 syllables for line 1
7 syllables for line 2
5 syllables for line 3

Read the Haiku of Serenity in Doubt

Fable and Flash Fiction

2010-04-22T18:04:00.000-07:00

Fable is very familiar in every culture. Before there is term "Flash Fiction", since years ago, fable has been told to teach moral in short story telling.

The famous one is Aesop's fable. I am sure you have known some of his fable story (short story).

Nowadays, the growth of IT makes people tend to search information via internet. The growth of literature also follows the growth of IT trend. People tend to read online information, which is short but informative. They also read very short story, called Flash Fiction. Flash Fiction contains 300 to 1000 words. It is mini, entertaining, and giving lesson.

So what about fable? Has it gone? Fable is also growing. The nowadays writer also writes fable story in Novel, Short Story and Flash Fiction.

Do you like fable flash fiction?
Read:
- Lion and Jungle: Fable of HR Management
- Butterfly's Story: Fable of Self Improvement
- Lowly Donkey and The King of Peace: Fable-Gospel of Palm Sunday

Or are you interested to write fable flash fiction?
You can start to write and join Triond.