Gareng

Alternative names: Ki_Lurah_Cakrawansa, Sabuk_Alu, Pega_Waja, Pancal_Pamor, Rujak_Beling, Singa_Padu, Pandubergola, Pandu_Pergola_Manik

Type: Human

Origin: Java

Description in the Javanese wayang retellings: One of the sons of Semar. He is depicted as having multiple physical deformities, such as a twisted foot and a twisted hand. Together with the rest of the punokawan he accompanies the heroes of wayang. He was once crowned king with the title of Prabu Pandu Pergola Manik.

Notes on the Indian retellings: Not mentioned in the Indian Mahabharata.

Family relationships


Father: Semar

Consorts: Sariwati

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More information


Wanda: Jangkring, Koral, Pacet, Wregul, Kancil, Bajang, Janggleng

Sources


Hardjowirogo, 1948. Sejarah Wayang Purwa. Balai Pustaka, Jakarta, p. 227
H. Solichin, Suyanto, Sumari, Undung Wiyono, Sri Purwanto, 2017. Ensiklopedi Wayang Indonesia. Mitra Sarana Edukasi, Jakarta, pp. 59-64 (Vol. IV).
Heru S Sudjarwo, Sumari, Undung Wiyono, 2010. Rupa dan Karakter Wayang Purwa. Kakilangit Kencana, Jakarta, pp. 690-691.
Purwadi, 2013. Mengenal Gambar Tokoh Wayang Purwa dan Keterangannya. Cendrawasih, Surakarta, p. 103.
Sudibyoprono, R.R., Suwandono, Dhanisworo, Mujiyono, 1991. Ensiklopedi Wayang Purwa. Balai Pustaka, Jakarta, pp. 216-217.

Characters in the same scene (adegan) as Gareng


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