Mandrakeswara

Alternative names: Hartadriya, Mandrapati

Terms of address: Prabu

Type: Human

Origin: Java

Description in the Javanese wayang retellings: King of Mandraka. Better known for the actions of his children, Salya and Madrim. He died of old age after falling sick. In some versions he killed himself out of shame for Salya's actions.

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

Found in the follwing stories (lakon)


  1. Kunthi_Pilih_(Lahiripun_Adipati_Karna)

Family relationships


Mother: Ayutamayi

Father: Hartati_Mandrakusuma

Consorts: Tejawati

Offspring: Salya, Madrim

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More information


Sources


H. Solichin, Suyanto, Sumari, Undung Wiyono, Sri Purwanto, 2017. Ensiklopedi Wayang Indonesia. Mitra Sarana Edukasi, Jakarta, pp. 235-236 (Vol. IV).
Heru S Sudjarwo, Sumari, Undung Wiyono, 2010. Rupa dan Karakter Wayang Purwa. Kakilangit Kencana, Jakarta, pp. 866-867.
Purwadi, 2013. Mengenal Gambar Tokoh Wayang Purwa dan Keterangannya. Cendrawasih, Surakarta, p. 112.
Sudibyoprono, R.R., Suwandono, Dhanisworo, Mujiyono, 1991. Ensiklopedi Wayang Purwa. Balai Pustaka, Jakarta, p. 331.

Characters in the same scene (adegan) as Mandrakeswara


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