Barong
바롱
World MythologyBalinese Tradition
"King of Spirits, Lord of Good"
✦ Personality Traits
Protective
Good
Lion-like
Dancing
Eternal
✦ About
Barong is the king of spirits and leader of good forces in Balinese mythology. He appears as a lion-like creature in sacred dance dramas, eternally battling Rangda, the queen of evil.
✦ Famous Story
In every village, Barong dances to protect the people, eternally defeating Rangda only for the battle to begin again.
✦ If You Match
You embody Barong's protective power—the good that eternally stands against evil.
✦ Also Known As
Banaspati Raja
