Arjuna-Sasra-Bahu - (Wayang Kulit)
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| Title | Arjuna Sasra Bahu - (Prabu) - Mahabharata |
|---|---|
| Other names | Arjuna Wijaya |
| Size | 50 cm |
| Personal data | Son of Kartawirya and Suryawati. King of Maespati and married to Citra Nglangeni (Dewi Citrawati). |
| Appearance | |
| Collection | Private collection |
Arjuna Sasra Bahu - (Prabu) - Mahabharata[edit | edit source]
Wooden wayang doll depicting Arjuna Sasra Bahu. Arjuna Sasra Bahu plays one of the leading roles in the stories of the Arjuna-Sasra-Bahu cycle. Arjuna Sasra Bahu means Arjuna-with-a-thousand-arms. He is an incarnation of Vishnu and can transform into a thousand-armed giant (triwikrama).
Arjuna Sasra Bahu defeats the giant king Rahwana, but does not kill him.
Arjuna Sasra Bahu is killed by Rama Parasu.
