The legend of “Bujang Senang” tells of a fearsome man-eating crocodile believed to have once been a powerful Iban warrior named Simalungun.

A renowned warrior of the Skrang and Batang Lupar Rivers, Simalungun was known for his invulnerability to weapons, a secret only his father and wife knew.

His enemies, determined to uncover his secret, abducted his wife and forced her to reveal it. In a desperate attempt to rescue her, Simalungun attacked, but his wife was fatally speared by their enemies.

Enraged, Simalungun charged at them but was struck down himself, losing his mystical protection. As the tide rose that night, his vengeful spirit entered a crocodile, and he began terrorizing the river, avenging those responsible for his wife’s death.

Thus, the legend of “Bujang Senang” was born.

Long ago, a prince married a sea spirit who vanished, leaving behind a crocodile egg. When the egg hatched, the prince released the crocodile into the river, warning it not to harm humans.

Years later, crocodile-men Radin and Bujang visited a village, where a greedy villager burned their skins. In revenge, they tricked him into the water, where he met his demise. Since then, crocodiles have been enemies of humans.

Sendi, the youngest daughter of a chief, dreamt of marrying a man named Guang, as foretold by her late grandmother. Seeking to fulfill this prophecy, she traveled downriver, arriving in Sebuyau.

There, she met Guang, whose grandmother predicted a similar fate. They wed in a grand celebration and lived happily ever after.

Merajan, an Iban villager, encounters three tree spirits in the jungle who warn him not to cut down trees at Tanjung Tamelan.

In gratitude, he carves seven wooden figures as protectors. Later, when pirates attack, the spirits cause confusion among the invaders, ensuring their defeat.

The village honors the spirits, who protect Lundu forever.

Long ago, two brothers, Tamanggang Karah and Ujau Tamba Sigau Lawan, lived peacefully in a Kelabit longhouse until a quarrel led Ujau to face the Monster Elephant of Papakan.

Bravely, he defeated the beast, revived a lost village, married its lone survivor, Dayang Pengeran, and returned home, reuniting with his brother.

Two sisters, Putri Santubong and Putri Sejinjang, lived harmoniously weaving and farming until jealousy over beauty tore them apart.

Their violent feud ended in tragedy, leaving Santubong’s mountain scarred and Sejinjang shattered into scattered islands where the river meets the sea, preserving their story in nature’s marks.