Radia Mangandiri
Maranao · mortal · Maranao traditional religion; continuing · Recorded classification
Radia Mangandiri is the elder of two royal brothers of the kingdom of Agama Niog and the Maranao counterpart of Rama. He wins the princess Tuwan Potre in a contest of suitors, only to lose her when Maharadia Lawana abducts her; with his brother Mangawarna and the monkey-hero he wages the war that recovers her and destroys the demon-king.
Children
Domains
- kingship
Powers
- win the bride-contest
Relations
- sibling: Radia MangawarnaElder of the two royal brothers of Agama Niog.Francisco, 'Maharadia Lawana,' Asian Studies 7 (1969). (primary)
- spouse: Tuwan Potre Malano TihayaWon in the contest, abducted by Lawana, and recovered.Francisco, 'Maharadia Lawana,' Asian Studies 7 (1969). (primary)
- enemy: Maharadia LawanaThe demon-king who steals his wife.Francisco, 'Maharadia Lawana,' Asian Studies 7 (1969). (primary)
- child: LaksamanaThe monkey-hero, in the versions that make him the couple's son.Francisco, 'Maharadia Lawana,' Asian Studies 7 (1969). (primary)
Sources
- Radia Mangandiri is the elder of two royal brothers of Agama Niog, the Maranao counterpart of Rama, who wins Tuwan Potre, loses her to Lawana, and recovers her.: Francisco, 'Maharadia Lawana,' Asian Studies 7 (1969). (primary)