Yudhistira

Terms of address: Prabu

Type: Demon

Origin: Java

Description in the Javanese wayang retellings: He was the ruler of the invisible kingdom of Mretani. He was defeated by the Pandawa and came to inhabit the body of Puntadewa, who took Yudhistira's name and kingdom.

Notes on the Indian retellings: Not found in the Indian Mahabharata

Found in the follwing stories (lakon)


  1. Gatotkaca_Lahir
  2. Babad_Wanamarta

Family relationships


Siblings: Dhandhanwacana, Dananjaya, Suparta, Sapujagad, Sapulebu

Consorts: Rahina

Offspring: Ratri

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More information


Lived in: Mretani

Sources


H. Solichin, Suyanto, Sumari, Undung Wiyono, Sri Purwanto, 2017. Ensiklopedi Wayang Indonesia. Mitra Sarana Edukasi, Jakarta, pp. 293-294 (Vol. IX).
Heru S Sudjarwo, Sumari, Undung Wiyono, 2010. Rupa dan Karakter Wayang Purwa. Kakilangit Kencana, Jakarta, pp. 1152-1153.
Purwadi, 2013. Mengenal Gambar Tokoh Wayang Purwa dan Keterangannya. Cendrawasih, Surakarta, p. 271.
Sudibyoprono, R.R., Suwandono, Dhanisworo, Mujiyono, 1991. Ensiklopedi Wayang Purwa. Balai Pustaka, Jakarta, pp. 619-622.

Characters in the same scene (adegan) as Yudhistira


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