Anoman
Wayang Kulit, Bali.
Also known as Hanoman or Hanuman. The commander of the monkey army loyal to Rama, he is a main character in the Hindu epic, The Ramayana.
See also The World Encyclopedia of Puppetry Arts.
Bala
Wayang Kulit, Bali.
Bala (also Baladewa) is characterized by passionate temperament and great strength. He is the elder brother of Krishna.
See also Digital Wayang Encyclopedia.
Belawa
Wayang Kulit, Bali.
Bima
Wayang Kulit, Bali.
Bima (also Bhima) is the second of the Pandawa (Pandava) brothers in the Hindu epic, The Mahabharata.
See also Bharatpedia, an open encyclopedia.
Blodnya
Wayang Kulit, Bali.
Burisrawa
Wayang Kulit, Bali.
A character from the Hindu epic The Mahabharata who represents loyalty, martial prowess, and a tragic sense of duty. He is cousin of the Pandava brothers, often overshadowed by other heroes.
Byasa
Wayang Kulit, Bali.
Characterized by great wisdom, supernatural power, and divine kowledge, Byasa is the author of the epic The Mahabharata. He is a revered hermit and the common grandfather of both the Pandavas and Kauravas.
Dewa Bayu
Wayang Kilit, Bali.
A prominent figure representing the Hindu wind god Vāyu and spiritual father of Bima from the Hindu epic The Mahabharata. He is regarded as a bringer of health and prosperity and a powerful symbol of protection against evil forces.
Duryudana
Wayang Kulit, Bali.
Also Duryodhana. A central figure in the Hindu epic The Mahabharata, Duryudana is the leader of the Kauravas and the main antagonist. Ambitious and unscrupulous, he is also characterized by greed and jealousy.
Dusasana
Wayang Kulit, Bali.
A major antagonist in the Hindu epic The Mahabharata, Dusasana is the second of the Kaurava brothers.
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Gatutkaca
Wayang Kilit, Bali.
Also Gatotkaca. A character from the Hindu epic The Mahabharata, Gatutkaca is the son of Bima and the giantess Arimbi. He is known for his supernatural strength, incredible bravery, and loyalty.
See also Bharatpedia, an open encyclopedia.
Jarasanda
Wayang Kulit, Bali.
Also Jarasandha. A character from the Hindu epic The Mahabharata, known as Giribajra’s cruel and tyrannical king and opponent to the god Krishna.
See also Bharatpedia, an open encyclopedia.
Jayadrata
Wayang Kulit, Bali.
Also Jayadratha. A character from the Hindu epic The Mahabharata, who stands for malice and treachery. He abducted the Pandavas’ wife Draupadi and played a central role in the death of Abhimanyu, Arjuna’s son.
Jembawan
Wayang Kulit, Bali.
A major character in the Hindu epic The Ramayana, Jembawan is a wise, elderly monkey king who serves as a loyal and devoted ally to Rama.
See also Bharatpedia, an open encyclopedia.
Kertawarma
Wayang Kulit, Bali.
A figure from the Hindu epic The Mahabharata, loyal to the Kauravas. Since he is in conflict with his kinsman Krishna, Kertawarma symbolizes the complexities of loyalty.
Laksanakunara
Wayabg Kulit, Bali.
The local name for prince Lakshmana from the Hindu epic The Ramayana. He is Rama’s heroic and loyal younger brother.
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Lembana
Wayang Kulit, Bali.
A character from the Hindu epic The Ramayana, who is known also as Lesmana or Lakshmana. He is Rama’s brave and loyal younger brother.
See also Bharatpedia, an open encyclopedia.
Matsyadipa
Wayang Kulit, Bali.
Nala
Wayang Kulit, Bali.
Nala is a vanara, a monkey-like humanoid, from the Hindu epic The Ramayana. He is son of Vishwakarma, the architect-god. Nala builds the bridge to Lanka making it possible for Rama’s army to rescue Sita.
See also Bharatpedia, an open encyclopedia.
Pratipya
Wayang Kulit, Bali.
Pratipya (also Prabu Pratipa) is Bisma’s grandfather from the Hindu epic The Mahabharata. The noble king of Hastinapura, he is known as an honorable monarch.
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Ramaprasu
Wayang Kulit, Bali.
A character from the Hindu epic The Ramayana, Ramaprasu is a hermit who challenges Rama after his wedding with Sita.
Rawana
Wayang Kulit, Bali.
Also Ravana. A major character from the Hindu epic The Ramayana, Rawana is the king of Lanka who kidnaps Prince Rama’s wife, Dewi Sita, and imprisons her in his palace garden. Though essentially a villain, Rawana’s power comes from a divine boon granted him by Brahma.
See also World Encyclopedia of Puppetry Arts.
Satyaki (also Setyaki or Yuyudhana
Wayang Kulit, Bali.
A character from the Hindu epic The Mahabharata, Satyaki serves as a loyal and powerful ally to the Pandavas. He is known not only for his prowess but also for unwavering honesty and determination.
See also Bharatpedia, an open encyclopedia.
Siwa Murti
Wayang Kulit, Bali.
A manifestation of Siwa, the embodiment of the Hindu god Shiva, a creator, protector, and transformer of the universe.
see also Bharatpedia, an open encyclopedia.
Wisnu Murti
Wayang Kulit, Bali.
A manifestation of Wisnu, the embodiment of the Hindu god Vishnu, the preserver of the universe. In Javanese mythology, Wisnu is known as Sanghyang Batara Wisnu, a central figure in Wayang Kulit.
See also Digital Wayang Encyclopedia.
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