Terms of address: Kyai
Type: God
Origin: Java
Description in the Javanese wayang retellings: In a common story, Semar is another name for Sang Hyang Ismaya. He was born out of an egg created by [Sang_Hyang_Tunggal]. The eggshell became Sang Hyang Antaga (Togog), the egg white became Semar and the yolk became Sang Hyang Manikmaya (Batara Guru). But there are multiple versions, including records of Semar being the grandson of Ismaya, or an incarnation of the God, rather than Ismaya himself. He is the adviser and servant of the heroes, and the first person he ever accompanied was [Manumayasa], son of [Parikenan]. [Manumayasa] married [Kaniraras] and Semar married Kanastren. As a God, Semar/Ismaya had 10 children: [Bongkokan], [Siwah], [Kuwera], [Candra], [Mahyati], Yamadipati, Surya, Kamajaya, [Temboro], and [Darmastuti]. As Semar, he had Bagong, who was originally made from Semar's shadow. Later, he acknowledged Petruk and Gareng as his sons. Throughout the many stories where he appears, Semar is the voice of the common folk, a corrector of Gods and an adviser to noble characters.
Notes on the Indian retellings: Not mentioned in the Indian Mahabharata.
Wanda: Surakarta: Mega, Dumuk, Brebes, Gunuk, Miling; Yogyakarta: Miling, Dukun, Dunuk
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