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.