| Описание: | Rangda is the demon queen of the leyaks in Bali, according to traditional Balinese mythology. Rangda is important in Balinese culture, and performances depicting her struggles with Barong or with Airlangga in that tale are popular tourist attractions as well as tradition. She has also been identified with the Hindu mother warrior goddess, and Kali, the black mother goddess of destruction, transformation and protection in Hinduism. Bali is a Hindu island, and it is suggested that Rangda may also be closely associated with Durga. Terrifying to behold, the child-eating Rangda leads an army of evil witches against the leader of the forces of good – Barong. She is depicted as a mostly nude old woman, with long and unkempt hair, pendulous breasts, and claws. Her face is traditionally a horrifying fanged and goggle-eyed mask, with a long, protruding tongue. Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. |