Duryudana

Alternative names: Anom Suyudana, Kurupati, Jakapitana, Jakawitana, Tri Pamangsah, Astinendra, Destaputra, Gendariputra, Gendarisuta, Gandareya

Terms of address: Prabu

Type: Human

Origin: India

Description in the Javanese wayang retellings: He is the "eldest" of the Kurawa. In reality, they were all born at the same time, but since he was the biggest, he was considered the eldest.

Notes on the Indian retellings: He is the oldest son of Dhirtirashtra and Gandhari. He learned the art of mace fighting from Balarama and is believed to have been his favorite.

Family relationships


Mother: Gendari

Father: Destarastra

Siblings: 99 Korawa

Consorts: Banowati

Offspring: Lesmana_Mandrakumara, Lesmanawati

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More information


Lived in: Astina

Killed by: Werkudara

Amulets and hierlooms: Pusaka Kyai Inten

Wanda: Jangkung, Jaka, Punggung

Sources


Hardjowirogo, 1948. Sejarah Wayang Purwa. Balai Pustaka, Jakarta, pp. 244-245
H. Solichin, Suyanto, Sumari, Undung Wiyono, Sri Purwanto, 2017. Ensiklopedi Wayang Indonesia. Mitra Sarana Edukasi, Jakarta, pp. 218-233 (Vol. III).
Heru S Sudjarwo, Sumari, Undung Wiyono, 2010. Rupa dan Karakter Wayang Purwa. Kakilangit Kencana, Jakarta, pp. 650-655.
Purwadi, 2013. Mengenal Gambar Tokoh Wayang Purwa dan Keterangannya. Cendrawasih, Surakarta, p. 92.
Sudibyoprono, R.R., Suwandono, Dhanisworo, Mujiyono, 1991. Ensiklopedi Wayang Purwa. Balai Pustaka, Jakarta, pp. 190-192.

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