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RAMAYANA Rahwana - Sang Angkara Murka

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Ramayana: Rahwana - Sang Angkara Murka (Ramayana: Ravana - The Embodiment of Raging Wrath), a compelling narrative focus on the formidable titan king of Alengka, Rahwana (Ravana), the primary antagonist of the ancient Ramayana epic. Characterized by his traditional title Angkara Murka—representing unbridled greed, untamed passions, and destructive rage—the narrative explores Rahwana's descent into absolute infatuation and Hubris following his lawless abduction of Princess Sinta. Driven by a volatile mix of supreme ego, immense cosmic boons, and a fatal obsession, his defiance against Rama sets off an apocalyptic war that ultimately tests the moral fabric of his entire empire.

Beyond the traditional archetype of a simple villain, this work offers a deep psychological and philosophical study of a complex ruler consumed by his own unchecked desires. In the Indonesian literary and wayang (shadow puppetry) traditions, Rahwana serves as a profound allegorical warning against the dangers of letting ego, anger, and passion override righteousness (dharma). For educators, literary scholars, and digital school library platforms, this character-driven narrative provides a rich framework for analyzing leadership ethics, the destructive nature of unchecked power, and the complex duality of human nature, serving as an essential asset for cultural literacy and character education.

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3.810.0039.C.U

Publisher

Jakarta : PT. Penerbitan Pelangi Indonesia., 2015

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Indonesia

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810

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Kesusastraan Indonesia

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