Ramayana: Characters & Settings

Lanka

• A mythical city in ancient Greece

• Ravana’s kingdom and demon capital city.

• A famous mountain range in Asia

• A historical site in Europe

Rama

• The 7th avatar of Vishnu. He is the perfect man and the future king of Ayodhya.

• A famous Indian epic hero known for his wisdom and strength.

• A legendary figure known for his role in the Mahabharata.

• The god of destruction in Hindu mythology.

Hanuman

• A super strong flying monkey and the child of the wind God.

• A wise sage who advised Rama.

• A demon who opposed Rama.

• A king of the monkeys who ruled over a vast kingdom.

Dasartha

• The king of Ayodhya. Has 3 wives and 4 sons.

• A famous warrior from the Mahabharata.

• A sage known for his wisdom.

• The ruler of a neighboring kingdom.

Vishvamitra

• The sage that trained Rama and Lakshman while in Ayodhya.

• A famous king of Ayodhya.

• A demon defeated by Rama.

• A celestial being who granted boons.

Kaikeyi

• A Queen of Ayodhya who wants her son Bharata to be king and Rama to be exiled.

• A warrior princess who fought alongside Rama.

• A sage who advised Rama on his duties.

• A servant in the palace of Ayodhya.

Jambavan

• A legendary king known for his wisdom.

• The bear chief who tells Hanuman about his secret powers.

• A powerful demon defeated by Rama.

• A sage who guides the heroes in their quest.

Ravana

• A scholar turned demon with ten heads.

• A benevolent king known for his wisdom.

• A mythical creature that protects the forest.

• A famous poet who wrote epic tales.

Maricha

• Ravana’s uncle who transforms into a golden deer to trick Rama & Sita.

• A demon who helps Rama in his quest.

• A sage who advises Sita to stay away from Rama.

• A warrior who fights against Ravana.

Jatayu

• A mythical bird who is a guardian eagle and protects Sita from Ravana but dies trying to save her.

• A demon who captures Sita and fights against Rama.

• A sage who advises Rama on how to rescue Sita.

• A king who rules over the kingdom of Lanka.