Summary of the Lecture: The Tale of Ronda and Timon M

Introduction

• Story about a widow named Ronda.
• She lived alone after her husband's death and had no children.
• Ronda prayed to God for a child.

The Arrival of the Giant

• A giant heard Ronda's prayers one night.
• Offered to give her a child under the condition that she would return the child to him when the child turned 17.
• Ronda, filled with joy, accepted the deal without considering the consequences.

The Birth of Timon M

• The giant gave Ronda a cucumber seed to plant around her house.
• The seed grew into cucumbers, including a giant cucumber.
• When Ronda sliced the giant cucumber, she found a baby inside and named her Timon M, which means 'cucumber'.
• Ronda loved Timon M dearly.

Timon M's Growth

• Timon M grew into a beautiful and kind girl.
• Ronda began to worry about her promise to the giant as Timon M approached her teenage years.

The Holy Man's Guidance

• Ronda dreamed of a holy man from Mount Kul who could help her.
• The next day, Ronda visited the holy man who gave her four bags, each containing:
  • Cucumber seeds
  • Needles
  • Salt
  • Stream paste
• The holy man instructed her to use these items to protect Timon M.

The Giant's Return

• The giant returned to claim Timon M.
• Ronda warned Timon M to escape out the back door and brought the bags from the holy man.

Timon M's Escape

1. Cucumber Seeds:

   • Timon M spilled the seeds, which grew into a huge cucumber field.
   • The giant ate the cucumbers, allowing Timon M to escape further.

2. Needles:

   • Timon M spilled the needles, which transformed into bamboo trees.
   • The giant was scratched and bled but continued to chase her.

3. Salt:

   • She spilled the salt, turning the ground into a deep sea.
   • The giant nearly drowned.

4. Stream Paste:

   • Finally, she used the stream paste, creating boiling mud that trapped the giant.

Conclusion

• Timon M returned home safely.
• Ronda and Timon M lived happily ever after.