Twalen

Twalen is a member of the pantheon of gods and demi-gods of Balinese mythology.

He is considered to be a clown in contemporary Balinese stories.^[1] He frequently appears in the form of a servant in wayang.^[1] However, he is older and more powerful than all the Hindu gods, being really the elder brother of Shiva (Siwa in Balinese). His cognate in Javanese tradition is Semar.

References

1 2 Robb, David. Clowns, Fools and Picaros: Popular Forms in Theatre, Fiction and Film. Amsterdam: Rodopi, 2007, p. 116, ISBN 978-90-420-2340-6.

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Bali

Indonesian mythology

Java	Babi ngepet Dewi Sri Genderuwa Keong Emas Jailangkung Jenglot Nyai Roro Kidul Pocong Pontianak Sundel bolong Tuyul Warak ngendog Wewe Gombel

Bali	Barong Batara Kala Bulan Pejeng Hyang Kala Rau Leyak Rangda Setesuyara Twalen

Sumatra	Malin Kundang Orang bunian Pelesit Silewe Nazarate

Kalimantan	Hudoq Kuyang Lembuswana

Sulawesi	Sureq Galigo

Nusa Tenggara	Ebu gogo

Maluku	Hainuwele O Tokata Suanggi

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