Durna

Alternative names: Kumbayana, Druna, Drona

Terms of address: Begawan, Resi

Type: Human

Origin: India

Description in the Javanese wayang retellings: A religious man from Atasangin. He was a teacher to both Pandawa and Korawa. He was killed by [Drestadyumna], the son of his life-long enemy [Drupada].

Notes on the Indian retellings: Drona is the guru of both the Pandavas and Kauravas. One of his reasons for teaching the Pandavas and Kauravas was to create a strong force to defeat his enemy, King Drupada.

Family relationships


Mother: Baratwadja

Father: Kumbini

Siblings: Kumbayaka, Kumbayani

Consorts: Wilutama

Offspring: Aswatama

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More information


Killed by: Drestadyumna

Wanda: Yogyakarta: Jangkrik, Bengis, Criwis; Surakarta: Keton, Gondel

Sources


H. Solichin, Suyanto, Sumari, Undung Wiyono, Sri Purwanto, 2017. Ensiklopedi Wayang Indonesia. Mitra Sarana Edukasi, Jakarta, pp. 190-205 (Vol. III).
Heru S Sudjarwo, Sumari, Undung Wiyono, 2010. Rupa dan Karakter Wayang Purwa. Kakilangit Kencana, Jakarta, pp. 626-629.
Purwadi, 2013. Mengenal Gambar Tokoh Wayang Purwa dan Keterangannya. Cendrawasih, Surakarta, p. 88.
Sudibyoprono, R.R., Suwandono, Dhanisworo, Mujiyono, 1991. Ensiklopedi Wayang Purwa. Balai Pustaka, Jakarta, pp. 168-171.

Characters in the same scene (adegan) as Durna


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