A Mythological Creature

Gustav · 21st April 2022, 02:00 PM

JustYS,

important is that at least since Arjunawijaya (14th cent.) a combination "singha barwang alayu" appears, is used in other works, and later becomes a Modern Javanese concept "singabarong" - in opinion of Zoetmulder, which, as I understand, is still valid.

There are surely many interpretations of the word Barong in concept Singa Barong.

Jempana was most likely originally a litter, and is notable for its Wadasan-Megamendung carwing. Here the animals are "hidden" in Wadasan motifs - elephants as arm rests and a Kilin (Qilin) behind the seat.

21st April 2022, 02:00 PM	#16
Gustav Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,280	JustYS, important is that at least since Arjunawijaya (14th cent.) a combination "singha barwang alayu" appears, is used in other works, and later becomes a Modern Javanese concept "singabarong" - in opinion of Zoetmulder, which, as I understand, is still valid. There are surely many interpretations of the word Barong in concept Singa Barong. Jempana was most likely originally a litter, and is notable for its Wadasan-Megamendung carwing. Here the animals are "hidden" in Wadasan motifs - elephants as arm rests and a Kilin (Qilin) behind the seat. Attached Images Last edited by Gustav; 21st April 2022 at 02:15 PM.