Puntadewa

Alternative names: Darmakusuma, Darmaputra, Yudhistira, Ajatasatru, Kalimataya, Darmawangsa

Terms of address: Prabu

Type: Human

Origin: India

Description in the Javanese wayang retellings: Oldest of the Pandawa.

Notes on the Indian retellings: Yudhistra, alias Dharmaraja (the King of righteousness) is the eldest of the Pandava brothers. He is the son of Yama, the God of death and justice (therefore also known as Yamadharmaraja).

Family relationships


Mother: Kunti

Father: Darma (Pandu)

Siblings: Werkudara, Arjuna, Nakula, Sadewa

Consorts: Drupadi

Offspring: Pancawala

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More information


Lived in: Amarta

Amulets and hierlooms: Jamus_Kalimasada

Wanda: Panuksma, Putut, Miling, Lare, Deres

Sources


Hardjowirogo, 1948. Sejarah Wayang Purwa. Balai Pustaka, Jakarta, p. 162
H. Solichin, Suyanto, Sumari, Undung Wiyono, Sri Purwanto, 2017. Ensiklopedi Wayang Indonesia. Mitra Sarana Edukasi, Jakarta, pp. 192-204 (Vol. VII).
Heru S Sudjarwo, Sumari, Undung Wiyono, 2010. Rupa dan Karakter Wayang Purwa. Kakilangit Kencana, Jakarta, pp. 440-447.
Purwadi, 2013. Mengenal Gambar Tokoh Wayang Purwa dan Keterangannya. Cendrawasih, Surakarta, p. 196.
Sudibyoprono, R.R., Suwandono, Dhanisworo, Mujiyono, 1991. Ensiklopedi Wayang Purwa. Balai Pustaka, Jakarta, pp. 415,619-622.

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