Bayu

Alternative names: Hyang Pawana

Terms of address: Batara

Type: God

Origin: India

Description in the Javanese wayang retellings: God of the wind. Anoman and Kresna are his descendants.

Notes on the Indian retellings: Vayudeva, the God of the Wind. Father of Bhima and Hanuman.

Found in the follwing stories (lakon)


  1. Dewa_Ruci
  2. Babad_Wanamarta

Family relationships


Mother: Uma

Father: Guru

Consorts: Sumi

Offspring: Sumarma, Sangkara, Sadarma, Bismakara, Drupada

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More information


Lived in: Panglawung

Takes the shape of: _Raksasa2

Sources


Sudibyoprono, R.R., Suwandono, Dhanisworo, Mujiyono, 1991. Ensiklopedi Wayang Purwa. Balai Pustaka, Jakarta, p. 112.

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