Bomanarakasura

Alternative names: Asura Naraka, Sitija, Suteja, Seteja

Terms of address: Kesatria, Bambang, Prabu

Type: Human

Origin: India

Description in the Javanese wayang retellings: Also known as Asura Naraka. Son of (Wisnu) and [Pertiwi]. Known as Sitija in his youth, he is reincarnated in the world of the mortals with his sister Siti_Sendari. After fighting the demon [Bomantara], he changed his name and absorbed some of the qualities of his erstwhile enemy. He was killed by Kresna. Basudewa died when Bomanarakasura invaded Mandura.

Notes on the Indian retellings: Known as Narakasura. He was born to Vishnu and Bhoomidevi (Goddess of Earth). He was born during the time where Vishnu took the form of Varaha (Boar) to save Bhoomidevi, who was held captive by the demon Hiranyayaksha. Narakasura was vanquished by Lord Krishna and his consort Satyabhama.

Found in the follwing stories (lakon)


  1. Semar_Mantu_Alternative_Version
  2. Wahyu_Topeng_Waja

Family relationships


Mother: Pertiwi

Father: Kresna

Siblings: Samba, Gunadewa, Partadewa,Titisari,Saranadewa, Setyaka, Siti_Sendar, Saketi

Consorts: Hagnyawati

Offspring: Watubaji

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More information


Amulets and hierlooms: Aji Pangasonabumi, Puska Wijayamulya, Garuda Wilumna, Pusaka Wijayakusuma

Sources


Hardjowirogo, 1948. Sejarah Wayang Purwa. Balai Pustaka, Jakarta, pp. 147-148
Purwadi, 2013. Mengenal Gambar Tokoh Wayang Purwa dan Keterangannya. Cendrawasih, Surakarta, p. 50.
Sudibyoprono, R.R., Suwandono, Dhanisworo, Mujiyono, 1991. Ensiklopedi Wayang Purwa. Balai Pustaka, Jakarta, pp. 125; 484-847.

Characters in the same scene (adegan) as Bomanarakasura


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