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Setyawati – (Dewi) – Mahabharata
Before being named Setyawati, she was named Pujawati, because she was originally a worshiper of the Begawan.
Dewi Pujawati was married to Raden Narasoma who later became the king of the Mandraka country. But then Narasoma felt ashamed of having a giant as his father-in-law. So Narasoma said to Pujawati that their match could take place if the Begawan was willing to be killed. The Begawan stated that he had no objections and was killed by Narasoma.
At that time a voice was heard, "Listen, Narasoma. In the Baratayuda war you will be killed by a king who is compassionate towards fellow creatures." What was meant was Prabu Yudistira.
Because of her loyalty to her husband, Pujawati's name was then changed to Setyawati.
It is mentioned in the story, this princess, until she had five children, never quarreled with Prabu Salya and the husband and wife continued their life like newlyweds. In the Beratayuda war, after Prabu Salya died, Dewi Setyawati followed to the battlefield. When she found the body of the King, the Goddess committed suicide beside the body.
Source: History of Wayang Purwa - Hardjowirogo - PN Balai Pustaka - 1982
