The story of Batu Menangis, or the Crying Stone, tells the tale of a woman named

Dayang Sumbi who lived alone in the forest. One day, she was visited by a prince
named Sangkuriang who fell in love with her. They soon became lovers, but Dayang
Sumbi later found out that Sangkuriang was actually her long-lost son.

To prevent the incestuous relationship, Dayang Sumbi set a seemingly impossible task
for Sangkuriang to complete. She asked him to build a dam and a boat in one night.
Sangkuriang almost succeeded in completing the task, but Dayang Sumbi tricked him
by waking up her roosters early, making it look like morning had already come.

In a fit of anger, Sangkuriang kicked the dam, causing it to collapse and creating the
Lake Bandung. The boat he had built turned into the Tangkuban Perahu mountain.
Dayang Sumbi then turned Sangkuriang into a dog and banished him to the forest.

The significance of this story in Indonesian culture lies in its representation of the power
of nature and the consequences of arrogance and disobedience. It also highlights the
importance of respect for familial relationships and the consequences of incestuous
behavior. The story has been passed down through generations in Sundanese culture,
and it continues to be a beloved part of Indonesian folklore.