the sake of the history. Finally, legend is separated from history by the fact that its content.
The legend of Dewi Rimba is one of traditional stories found in Tanjung Lenggang, Langkat. The writer is interested to raise the legend of Dewi Rimba as
her topic since the writer wants to know deeply and also to give useful information to the public.
1.2 Problem of the Study
Actually, it is difficult to get information about the Legend of Dewi rimba because there are many people who do not know about the legend of Dewi Rimba.
Besides it is very interesting story to be known by us. It has varieties of meaning practiced on going of the legend, therefore it is very important to be written and
sharing the ideas to the students.
1.3 Purpose of the Study
In conducting this study, the writer has some purposes. Firstly, to enrich the writing of Malay Langkat culture in English language. Secondly, to know
much about Dewi Rimba. Thirdly, to perpetuate the cultural values so that it is not extinct. Finally, to introduce the legend of Dewi Rimba to the readers or the
public and hopes they get knowledge about it.
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1.4 Scope of the Study
There are many things that can be discussed in Malay Langkat society. It has various cultures, many beautiful places, and many unique customs that can be
talked about. But in this case, the writer realized that the writer is far from perfect, so the writer limits the paper just to the legend of Dewi Rimba, as one of its
culture. This paper divided into four chapters. The first chapter deals with introduction, the second chapter gives a brief explanation about the view of
Tanjung Lenggang, the third is concerns with the life of Dewi Rimba, and the last one gives us some conclusions and suggestions.
1.5 Significance of the Study
This paper tells about a true love story between Umar and Sariah. But, their love was forbidden because the different of status. Besides there was belief
of Orang Bunian in Malay Langkat community. The writer believes and hopes that this writing will be useful and enrich
information on Indonesian culture, especially Langkat. Besides, it can be used a reference for the readers or students who are interested in analyzing Langkat
traditional stories, especially the legend of Dewi Rimba.
1.5 The Method of Writing
