Sadewa

Alternative names: Sudamala, Sahadewa, Tangsen

Terms of address: Raden

Type: Human

Origin: India

Description in the Javanese wayang retellings: Youngest Pandawa, son of Madrim and Pandu.

Notes on the Indian retellings: Sahadeva is known to be the most knowledgeable one amongst the Pandavas. Born to Pandu and Madri, he is said to be well versed in astrology and could understand the language of animals.

Family relationships


Mother: Madrim

Father: Pandu (Aswin)

Siblings: Nakula, Arjuna, Werkudara, Puntadewa

Consorts: Pradapa, Srengganawati, Rasawulan, Sadarmi

Offspring: Sritanjung, Widapaksa, Sabekti

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More information


Lived in: Baweratalun

Amulets and hierlooms: Purnamajati

Sources


H. Solichin, Suyanto, Sumari, Undung Wiyono, Sri Purwanto, 2017. Ensiklopedi Wayang Indonesia. Mitra Sarana Edukasi, Jakarta, pp. 10-14 (Vol. VIII).
Heru S Sudjarwo, Sumari, Undung Wiyono, 2010. Rupa dan Karakter Wayang Purwa. Kakilangit Kencana, Jakarta, pp. 978-983.
Purwadi, 2013. Mengenal Gambar Tokoh Wayang Purwa dan Keterangannya. Cendrawasih, Surakarta, p. 205.

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