Kamis, 19 Januari 2012

mythology of Barong

Barong was scratching like a cat Barong is a character in Balinese mythology. 
He is the king of the spirits and symbolizes goodness. 

He is an enemy of Rangda in the Balinese mythology. Banas Pati Rajah is the spirit that accompany a child in his life. Banas Pati Rajah is believed to be the spirit that drives the Barong. As a protective spirit, Barong is often shown as a lion. Traditional Balinese Ballet in describing the battle between the Barong and Rangda are very popular and frequently performed as a tourist attraction. 


Barong lion is one of five forms of Barong. On the island of Bali every part of the island of Bali has a protective spirit to the land and forest respectively. Each Barong than representing a particular area is described as a different animal. There are wild boar, tiger, snake or dragon, and lion. Barong form as the lion is very popular and originated from Gianyar. Here lies Ubud, which is a famous tourist place. 
In Calonarong or Balinese dance, Barong uses his magical science to defeat Rangda. 

type Barong 
  • Barong barong lion is most commonly found in Bali. In Bali each region has a guardian spirit in the forest or land. Each of these protective spirit portrayed in the form of certain animals, Namely: Barong Ket: lion barong, barong most common and symbolizes the spirit of goodness. 
  • Landung Barong: Barong intangible giants, Chinese culture is influenced and shaped like Ondel-Betawi ondel 
  • Barong Bangkung: Barong shaped boar 
  • Barong Macan: barong-shaped leopard or tiger 
  • Barong Naga: Barong the dragon or serpent-shaped

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