Phra Ram and Thotsakan in Combat
This is an episode from khon (masked dance-drama
of the Ramakien, the Thai Ramayana.) It depicts the royal battle between Phra
Ram (Rama) and his brother Phra Lak (Lakshmana) on the one side and Thorsakan
(Ravana) the demon king of Krung Longka (Sri Lanka), on the other. Having
scattered monkey warriors out of his path, Thotsakan confronts Phra Ram (Rama)
and Phra Lak, and challenges them to individual combat, which the royal
brothers accept without hesitation. Hanuman, the white monkey, also joins in
the fray on Rama's side The battle is pursued in earnest, but after a short
while, Thorsakan withdraws and retreats into Krung Longka (Sri Lanka) with his
army of demons.
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