Nakula

Alternative names: Pinten

Terms of address: Raden

Type: Human

Origin: India

Description in the Javanese wayang retellings: Although supposedly the son of Pandu, he is in reality an incarnation of Aswin. After the Baratayuda war, he became the rules of Mandaraka. He was an able horseman. He died a perfect death with his four brothers some time after that.

Notes on the Indian retellings: He is originally the son of the Ashwini twins and Kunti. He is believed to be the most handsome amongst the Pandavas.

Family relationships


Mother: Madrim

Father: Pandu

Siblings: Sadewa,Werkudara,Puntadewa,Arjuna

Consorts: Sayati, Srengganawati

Offspring: Pramusinta, Pramuwati, Sri_Tanjung

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More information


Lived in: Trancanggribig, Mandaraka

Amulets and hierlooms: Aji Pranawajati, Cupu Tirtamanik

Wanda: Banjet, Bontit

Sources


Hardjowirogo, 1948. Sejarah Wayang Purwa. Balai Pustaka, Jakarta, p. 213
H. Solichin, Suyanto, Sumari, Undung Wiyono, Sri Purwanto, 2017. Ensiklopedi Wayang Indonesia. Mitra Sarana Edukasi, Jakarta, pp. 234-240 (Vol. VI).
Heru S Sudjarwo, Sumari, Undung Wiyono, 2010. Rupa dan Karakter Wayang Purwa. Kakilangit Kencana, Jakarta, pp. 884-885.
Purwadi, 2013. Mengenal Gambar Tokoh Wayang Purwa dan Keterangannya. Cendrawasih, Surakarta, p. 170.
Sudibyoprono, R.R., Suwandono, Dhanisworo, Mujiyono, 1991. Ensiklopedi Wayang Purwa. Balai Pustaka, Jakarta, pp. 356-358.

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