Arimbi

Terms of address: Dewi

Type: Raksasa

Origin: India

Description in the Javanese wayang retellings: After her father [Arimbaka] passed away, she succeeded him in the throne of Pringgandani. However, she soon left with Werkudara to Jodipati and left the throne in the hands of [Brajadentha], before Gatotkaca could take over. [Brajadentha] wanted to remain in power, but Gatotkaca was able to defeat him. Arimbi had the power to change her form into that of a beautiful woman, and this is how she came to marry Werkudara. Arimbi died in the Baratayuda. She committed ritual suicide after her son Gatotkaca was killed.

Notes on the Indian retellings: Known as Hidimbi, an ogress who disguised herself as a charming princess to search for potential humans to feed on. This was in accordance to her brother Hidimba's plan. However, she ended up falling in love with Bhima and he married her.

Found in the follwing stories (lakon)


  1. Gatotkaca_Lahir
  2. Babad_Wanamarta
  3. Prabu_Bimasakti

Family relationships


Father: Arimbaka

Siblings: Arimba, Brajadenta

Consorts: Werkudara

Offspring: Gatotkaca

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More information


Wanda: Cicir

Sources


Hardjowirogo, 1948. Sejarah Wayang Purwa. Balai Pustaka, Jakarta, pp. 174-176
Purwadi, 2013. Mengenal Gambar Tokoh Wayang Purwa dan Keterangannya. Cendrawasih, Surakarta, p. 21.
Sudibyoprono, R.R., Suwandono, Dhanisworo, Mujiyono, 1991. Ensiklopedi Wayang Purwa. Balai Pustaka, Jakarta, pp. 52-53.

Characters in the same scene (adegan) as Arimbi


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