Pracona
Terms of address: Prabu, Kala
Type: Raksasa
Origin: Java
Description in the Javanese wayang retellings: A giant that fell in love with the heavenly nymph [Gagarmayang] (also known as Prabasini or Supraba). His request to marry her was refused by the Gods and thus, Kala Pracona attacked the heavens. Batara Guru ordered Narada to find help amongst the mortals. He requested the help of Bima's son Gatotkaca, who was named Tetuka as a baby, who indeed succeeded in killing Kala Pracona.
Notes on the Indian retellings: Not mentioned in the Indian Mahabharata.
More information
Lived in: Gilingwesi (Tasiwaja)
Killed by: Gatotkaca
Sources
H. Solichin, Suyanto, Sumari, Undung Wiyono, Sri Purwanto, 2017. Ensiklopedi Wayang Indonesia. Mitra Sarana Edukasi, Jakarta, pp. 157-158 (Vol. VII).
Heru S Sudjarwo, Sumari, Undung Wiyono, 2010. Rupa dan Karakter Wayang Purwa. Kakilangit Kencana, Jakarta, pp. 774-775.
Purwadi, 2013. Mengenal Gambar Tokoh Wayang Purwa dan Keterangannya. Cendrawasih, Surakarta, p. 136.
Sudibyoprono, R.R., Suwandono, Dhanisworo, Mujiyono, 1991. Ensiklopedi Wayang Purwa. Balai Pustaka, Jakarta, pp. 404-405.
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