Basudewa

Terms of address: Prabu

Type: Human

Origin: India

Description in the Javanese wayang retellings: A central character in the Mahabharata. His sons and siblings all play major roles as well. He fathers Arya Udawa with [Ken_Sagupi] out of wedlock. He is impersonated by Gorawangsa, who then fathers Kangsa with Maerah.

Notes on the Indian retellings: Vasudeva is the biological father of Lord Krishna. His wife is Devaki, sister of the evil King Kamsa.

Family relationships


Father: Kuntiboja

Siblings: Kunti, Bismaka, Setyajid

Consorts: Mahindra, Maerah, Badrahini, Ken_Sagupi

Offspring: Kresna, Baladewa, Rara_Ireng, Udawa

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More information


Lived in: Mandura

Impersonated by: Gorawangsa

Sources


Purwadi, 2013. Mengenal Gambar Tokoh Wayang Purwa dan Keterangannya. Cendrawasih, Surakarta, p. 40.

Characters in the same scene (adegan) as Basudewa


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