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Goddesses of
Java
Ambiki
In Javanese myth, a queen who shut her eyes while she was being embraced
by the terrifying ascetic Abiasa, thus causing her son, Drestarata, to
be born blind.
Bidadari
A beautiful nymph from Javanese mythology. With her magic knowledge she
may rescue the hero from a dangerous situation and even marry him.
Dewi Gandari
The queen of the blind King Drestarata, and daughter of King Tistawa.
According to Javanese mythology she gave birth to one hundred and one
children: one hundred sons and one daughter. The sons are collectively
known as the Korawas. The eldest son is called Duryudana.
Drupadi
In Javanese mythology, the wife of Yudistira, leader of the Pandawas.
She is an excellent archer and often joined in battle, dressed as a man.
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