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The names of the characters of Reamker (the Khmer version of Ramayana) vary. Just as the Ramayana has changed into numerous forms.
- Akkinet - Hermit,
- Garuda - Krut,
- Hangsa - Homsa,
- Indrachit - Indrajit,
- Komphaka - Kumbhakar,
- Krong Reab - Touskan - Krong Reap,
- Mohachumpou - Mohajumpu,
- Piphek - Pipaet,
- Rama - Preah Ream,
- Sahahkomar - Sahaskomar,
- Seda - Neang Seda,
- Sobhanakha - Neang Surpanaka,
- Sokrip - Sugrib,
- Treyso - Treymuk,
- Veydal - Waiydal,
- Virulachat - Virul Chat, etc.
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Literature:
"The Reamker: Painted by Chet Chan", Reyum Institute of Arts and Culture, 153 pp., over 100 color illustrations, Phnom Penh, 2002.
Kam, Garrett, "Ramayana, in the Arts of Asia", Select Books, 292 pp., Singapore, 2000.
"The Crown Beauty of the Characters in Khmer Graphic Arts", Khmer Civilization Association and CamboKids 2005, 93 pp, ISBN 9995080109
Krut - Garuda, painted by Chet Chan
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