Nyai Undang
Ngaju · mortal · Ngaju traditional religion; continuing · Recorded classification
Nyai Undang is a legendary queen of Ngaju tradition, remembered for her beauty and for the war fought in defence of her river kingdom. When her realm was threatened she was protected by her nephews, the heroes Tambun and Bungai, whose victory forms the climax of the Tetek Tatum narrative. Her story is among the most widely retold of the Ngaju historical legends of the Kahayan and Katingan.
Domains
- sovereignty
Powers
- rules the riverine kingdom
Relations
- ally: TambunHer nephew and defender.Tjilik Riwut, Maneser Panatau Tatu Hiang (2003), Tetek Tatum. (primary)
- ally: BungaiHer nephew and defender.Tjilik Riwut, Maneser Panatau Tatu Hiang (2003), Tetek Tatum. (primary)
Sources
- Nyai Undang is a legendary queen of Ngaju tradition defended by her nephews Tambun and Bungai in the Tetek Tatum epic.: Tjilik Riwut (comp. Nila Riwut), Maneser Panatau Tatu Hiang (Palangka Raya: Pusakalima, 2003), the Tetek Tatum cycle. (primary)