Danuja (demon, ogre)
Wayang Kulit, Bali.
A generic puppet for a demon or ogre. In Hindu mythology, Hindu mythology, Danujas (or Dānavas) are a race of powerful supernatural beings, frequent divine adversaries.
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Dimbi
Wayang Kulit, Bali.
A fearsome ogress, Dimbi (also Arimbi) is teh wife of the hero Bima and mother of the great demon-slaying hero Gatotkaca. To be with Bima, Dimbi undergoes a process of purification which transforms her into a beautiful woman.
Durga
Wayang Kulit, Bali.
Also Batari Durga. A malevolent form of Uma (or Parwati), the consort of the god Shiva. Strongly connected to Rangda, the embodiment of evil and destruction in Balinese folklore.
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Kumbakarna
Wayang Kulit, Bali.
A figure from the Balinese Ramayana, Kumbakarna is Ravana’s brother. A fearsome warrior and powerful protector of Lanka, he is known for his extreme appetite and long periods of sleep. Despite his demonic nature and monstrous size, he is often portrayed as possessing virtue and moral beliefs.
Loma
Wayang Kulit, Bali.
A character from local Balinese folklore and beliefs, Loma is also known as Bhoma. He is the demonic son of a demonic son of the earth goddess Dewi Pertiwi and god Vishnu.
Mali
Wayang Kulit, Bali.
Mali is a demon.
Meganada
Wayang Kulit, Bali.
Meganada (also Meghanada) is a character from the Hindu epis The Ramayana, known also as Indrajit (conqueror or Indra). He is the eldest son of King Ravana.
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Menda
Wayang Kulit, Bali.
Mericha
Wayang Kulit, Bali.
Also Maricha. A character from the Hindu epic The Ramayana, Mericha is the demon who transforms into a beautiful golden deer to lure Rama and his brother Lakshmana away, so Ravana could abduct Rama’s wife Sita.
Momo Simuka
Wayang Kulit, Bali.
A messenger from the gods, Momo Simuka often appears as a giant pig. He is a character from the Hindu epic The Mahabharata.
Prahasta
Wayang Kulit, Bali
A character from the Hindu epic, The Ramayana. A powerful warrior, he leads Ravana’s army.
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Prajangga
Wayang Kulit, Bali.
Watekwaca
Wayang Kulit, Bali.
A formidable “flower ogre,” or demon king, from the Javanese epic poem the Arjunawiwāha. He disturbs cosmic harmony and, uninhibited, harasses celestial nymphs in his pleasure garden.
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