Setyajid

Alternative names: Ugrasena

Terms of address: Raden

Type: Human

Origin: India

Description in the Javanese wayang retellings: Known as Ugrasena in his youth, known as Setyajid after becoming king. Once, [Kala_Ruci], a giant, was wreaking havoc in the heavens because he wanted to marry the heavenly nymph [Wresini]. With the help of Pandu, Ugrasena defeated the giant. As a reward, he was given [Wresini]'s hand in marriage. Some versions say he also fathered Pragota with [Ken_Sagopi]. But the most common version records Pragota as the son of Saragupita.

Notes on the Indian retellings: Ugrasena is known as the father of Kamsa and Devaki, and the grandson of Krishna and Balarama. He is imprisoned by Kamsa when he attempts to seize his throne.

Family relationships


Father: Kuntiboja

Siblings: Kunti, Bismaka, Basudewa

Consorts: Wresini, Ken_Sagopi

Offspring: Setyaboma, Setyaki, Adimanggala

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More information


Lived in: Lesanpura

Wanda: Wisuna (Seyajid), Jangkung (Ugrasena)

Sources


Hardjowirogo, 1948. Sejarah Wayang Purwa. Balai Pustaka, Jakarta, pp. 129-130
H. Solichin, Suyanto, Sumari, Undung Wiyono, Sri Purwanto, 2017. Ensiklopedi Wayang Indonesia. Mitra Sarana Edukasi, Jakarta, p. 178 (Vol. VIII).
Heru S Sudjarwo, Sumari, Undung Wiyono, 2010. Rupa dan Karakter Wayang Purwa. Kakilangit Kencana, Jakarta, pp. 1048-1049.
Purwadi, 2013. Mengenal Gambar Tokoh Wayang Purwa dan Keterangannya. Cendrawasih, Surakarta, p. 225;255.
Sudibyoprono, R.R., Suwandono, Dhanisworo, Mujiyono, 1991. Ensiklopedi Wayang Purwa. Balai Pustaka, Jakarta, pp. 473-474.

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