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Wayang vs. Marvel: 5 Ancient Archetypes That Map Perfectly (You’ll Be Surprised)

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Wayang kulit shadow blending with Marvel superheroes

By Ky Tutur, Javanese Culturalist • Published on September 27, 2025 Iron Man’s suit, Captain America’s shield, Thor’s hammer. These are the icons of modern mythology, admired by millions worldwide. The Marvel Cinematic Universe rules contemporary storytelling, but what if these heroes, with all their powers and struggles, are just modern reflections of timeless figures?… Baca selengkapnya: Wayang vs. Marvel: 5 Ancient Archetypes That Map Perfectly (You’ll Be Surprised)

Wayang Characters That Could Beat Marvel (Sorry, Thor)

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Javanese Wayang Kulit heroes in an epic mythical battle, showing Gatotkaca, Arjuna, Antasena, Kresna, and Semar.

Thor has his hammer, Iron Man has his suit, and the Hulk has… well, his anger issues. We know the Marvel heroes. We’ve seen them save the world a dozen times over. But what if I told you there’s a pantheon of heroes from Javanese mythology, heroes of flesh and spirit, so powerful that Wayang… Baca selengkapnya: Wayang Characters That Could Beat Marvel (Sorry, Thor)