Yuda_Kala_Kresna

Alternative names: Buda_Kala_Kresna, Yudha_Kala_Kresna, Kunjana_Kresna

Terms of address: Prabu

Type: Raksasa

Origin: Java

Description in the Javanese wayang retellings: An ogre that attacks the heavens to steal Setyaboma. He is a descendant of Batara Wisnu. Narayana gets his name Kresna and the kingdom of Dwarawati from this ogre after defeating him.

Notes on the Indian retellings: Not mentioned in the Indian Mahabharata.

Found in the follwing stories (lakon)


  1. Narayana_Kridha_Brata

Family relationships


Father: Mayanggayakara

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More information


Killed by: Kresna

Sources


Hardjowirogo, 1948. Sejarah Wayang Purwa. Balai Pustaka, Jakarta, pp. 346-347
H. Solichin, Suyanto, Sumari, Undung Wiyono, Sri Purwanto, 2017. Ensiklopedi Wayang Indonesia. Mitra Sarana Edukasi, Jakarta, pp. 176-177 (Vol. V).
Sudibyoprono, R.R., Suwandono, Dhanisworo, Mujiyono, 1991. Ensiklopedi Wayang Purwa. Balai Pustaka, Jakarta, p. 270.

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