Description in the Javanese wayang retellings: He is the God of the sun. He is famous for his good looks and his love for beautiful women. [Indradi], the wife of [Gotama] once had an affair with him, which resulted in her being cursed into a stone statue. Before Kunti was married, he had a son with her, Karna. His wife [Ngurna] is given an egg by Batara Guru, out of which [Sampati] and [Jatayu] emerged. His wife [Ngruni] is also given an egg by Batara Guru, out of which many snakes emerged. (The origin of Jatayu is different in the Sanskrit Mahabharata). Once, Kala [Rahu] stole the water of life tirta amerta. Batara Surya discovered the identity of the thief and was thereafter always chased by Kala [Rahu]. In some occasions, Batara [Rahu] succeeded in capturing Batara Surya, in which cases an eclipse would take place.
Notes on the Indian retellings: Surya is known as the son of Aditi (Daksha's daughter) and Sage Kashyapa. He forms a part of the /navagrahas/ (the nine planets).
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