Summary of good prince bantugan story?

Answer 1

In this Moro legend, Bantugan, nephew of the earthquake and thunder, seeks to win the hand in marriage of the daughter of the Sultan of the Island, and sends his son Balatama as an envoy to the court. When the Sultan and his courtiers demand a number of outlandish and lavish gifts as prerequisites for the wedding, Balatama brings storms and quakes upon the realm until the Sultan consents. After Balatama returns to Bantugan to tell him the news, a Spanish general arrives at the Sultan's city and threatens to destroy it unless the Sultan gives him the princess for his bride. The Sultan declares that Bantugan and the Spaniard must make war upon each other to determine who shall win his daughter's hand. The battle between their armies proves catastrophic. To save innocent lives, the Sultan and Bantugan conspire to tell the Spaniard that the fighting must stop and that the princess will marry neither man. Both suitors leave, but Bantugan soon returns to the city, marries the princess, and brings her to his home in the Rio Grande valley. Yet the Spaniard also returns to the city, aiming to take the princess by force. Upon learning of Bantugan's deed, he destroys the city and decides to destroy Bantugan and his people as well. Bantugan's warships and the Spanish fleet wage another terrible battle on the Rio Grande. Finally, Bantugan's warship sinks near the mouth of the great river, dragging hundreds of Spanish ships in its wake. When Bantugan's wife sees this, she rallies their remaining warriors to avenge Bantugan's death, but they, too, all drown. An island filled with bongo palms emerges from the spot where Bantugan's warship sank, while the Timaco mountain rises where the princess fell. It is said that Bantugan and the princess, along with their warriors and handmaidens, live in these places to this very day.

Answer 2

The Kingdom of Bumbaran were ruled by the old king. But the old king was full envy toward his younger brother, Prince Bantugan. Prince Bantugan was so handsome, good and brave. Every time someone praised him. The old king looked angry with him. One day enemies attacked the kingdom of Bumbaran and Prince Bantugan led his men to defend the kingdom, the evil king plotted against the good prince. Soon Prince Bantugan returned victorious from the battle. He knew that his brother hated him, so he decided to left the kingdom of Bumbaran. In his journey he heard about the beautiful land of the Kingdom-Between-Two-Seas. It was ruled by a good king and the beautiful princess Datimbang, his sister. He decided to go to that kingdom. But when he stood outside the gates. He suddenly felt very weak. Prince Bantugan fell to the ground and died. The king and the princess of the kingdom were shocked when they saw the stranger lying. Princess Datimbang fallen in love to the stranger. No one knew who the stranger. The king made proclamation that all of his people must come to look at the prince so that he would know who was that man came from. But no one knew who's that man. The two parrot talking each other about Prince Bantugan. The parrot of Prince Bantugan said, I lost my master, he left Bumbaran never to return. Another parrot said. He is dead. But you can see his body in the palace where he is lying in royal state. The parrot flew to the palace. He saw his master's body, and said, he was so good to his people. He defended them in war. He cured the people when they were sick. When the king heard what the parrot said. He brought the body of Prince Bantugan into the kingdom of Bumbaran. Everyone quiered for the good Prince Bantugan. His brother was full of repentance. Blaming himself for the death of his brother. Prince Madali his brother loved him so much. He got the soul of Prince Bantugan from the angel of death.When he reached the palace of Bumbaran then he transferred the soul of Prince Bantugan to his body. The body stirred Prince Bantugan alive as if just awakened from a deep sleep. They celebrated the return of their Prince. Later Prince Bantugan married Princess Datimbang.

Answer 3

The story of Prince Bantugan is a traditional Filipino epic that tells the tale of a courageous prince who possesses magical powers and embarks on a journey to reclaim his kingdom from his jealous brother. Throughout the story, Prince Bantugan displays acts of bravery, loyalty, and wisdom, ultimately emerging victorious through his determination and strong character. The narrative highlights themes of resilience, leadership, and the triumph of good over evil.