Hanuman Catches Nang Supanna Matcha
In this episode from the Khon (masked dance drama) perform of
Ramakien (the Thai Ramayana), Supanna Matcha is the daughter of a fish and
Thotsakan (Ravana), the demon king of Longka. Hence she has o form of mermaid,
half woman and half fish. She rules the ocean as queen of the fish kingdom.
When Phra Ram (Rama) orders his simian army to build a stone causeway from the
mainland to the isle of Longka, Supanna Macha has the piled–up stones removed
by her fish subjects. On learning of this fishy operation, Phra Ram sends
Hanuman in pursuit of the culprit. The white monkey seeks out Supanna Matcha in
the depth of the oceans and after capturing her, wins her over to his cause
after an intensive courtship.
Credit : Fine Art Department, Thailand
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