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Semar
Semar is a central figure in Javanese wayang kulit (shadow puppet theatre) and related performance traditions, functioning as a punakawan—a divine yet physically unrefined servant-clown to the Pandava brothers of the Mahabharata. Despite his coarse appearance and comedic role, Semar is understood as possessing divine wisdom and spiritual authority greater than the noble heroes he serves, and he ap...
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Guignol
Guignol is the main character in a form of puppet theater originating from Lyon, France, created by Laurent Mourguet around 1808. The character was designed as a working-class silk weaver, representing the Lyonnais common people, with a distinctive appearance including three braids of hair at the back of his head. The Guignol performances traditionally address social issues and political satire th...
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