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Name: Rangda
Area of Origin: Bali

With a name meaning "Widow" in old Javanese, The Rangda is a personification of evil in Balinese mythology and culture, and is the demonic queen of the Leyaks. The Leyaks are very similar to the Malaysian Penanggalan, being disembodied flying heads with their entrails dangling below. Rangda leads her demons and witches against the leader of the forces of good, Barong, a lion-like deity. The Rangda is depicted usually as an old mostly nude woman, with drooping breasts, long unkempt hair, and large talon-like claws. Her face is traditionally a grotesque fanged, goggle-eyed, long tongued monster, and masks of such are very common in the area. With Bali's association with Hinduism, it's suggested that Rangda is possibly associated with Durga, as well as Kali, the goddess of destruction. Like Kali, she is generally a malevolent deity, but is nevertheless seen as a protective figure in certain regions.

Description
Name: Rangda
Area of Origin: Bali

With a name meaning "Widow" in old Javanese, The Rangda is a personification of evil in Balinese mythology and culture, and is the demonic queen of the Leyaks. The Leyaks are very similar to the Malaysian Penanggalan, being disembodied flying heads with their entrails dangling below. Rangda leads her demons and witches against the leader of the forces of good, Barong, a lion-like deity. The Rangda is depicted usually as an old mostly nude woman, with drooping breasts, long unkempt hair, and large talon-like claws. Her face is traditionally a grotesque fanged, goggle-eyed, long tongued monster, and masks of such are very common in the area. With Bali's association with Hinduism, it's suggested that Rangda is possibly associated with Durga, as well as Kali, the goddess of destruction. Like Kali, she is generally a malevolent deity, but is nevertheless seen as a protective figure in certain regions.