Bomantara
| Title | Bomantara - (Prabu) - Mahabharata |
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| Size | 60 cm |
| Personal data | Prabu Bomantara was the king of the country of Trajutisna/Prajatisa , and was a descendant of Batara Kalayuwana, the son of Batara Kala and Bathari Durga (Goddess Pramuni) from the Setragandamayit heaven. |
| Appearance | Because of his perseverance in asceticism, Prabu Bomantara became very powerful but had a fierce, cruel, and ruthless nature and always followed his heart. However, behind his strength, Prabu Bomantara is also known for his angry, cruel, and savage nature. He always follows his own heart, regardless of the advice or considerations of others. |
| Collection | Private collection |
Bomantara – (Prabu) – Mahabharata
Once upon a time when Bomantara attacked Kahayangan Suralaya and defeated the Gods, he then attacked the country of Gowasiluman, killing Prabu Arimbaji to control the Tunggarana forest area.
Prabu Bomantara then attacked the Gowasiluman country, killing Prabu Arimbaji to control the Tunggarana forest area.
However, his ambition did not stop there. Prabu Bomantara then attacked the country of Surateleng, with the aim of expanding his power. All of these stories are recorded in the play "Kikis Tunggarana" .
Finally Prabu Bomantara died in battle against Prabu Narakasura who in his youth was named Bambang Sitija, the king of the Surateleng country, the son of Prabu Kresna with Dewi Pretiwi.
The states of Surateleng and Prajatisa were combined into the Trajutrisna Kingdom by Prabu Sitija/Narakasura. Bomantara’s spirit united in Sitija's body and Prabu Sitija was then given the title Prabu Bomanarakasura, ending the era of Prabu Bomantara’s dark power and bringing new changes to the two countries.
The story of Prabu Bomantara teaches us about the dangers of greed and excessive power. Despite having great power, his cruel and uncontrollable attitude eventually led him to destruction.
Source: History of Wayang Purwa - Hardjowirogo - PN Balai Pustaka – 1982
