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Barong is a lion-like creature and character in the mythology of Bali, In-

donesia. He is the king of the spirits, leader of the hosts of good, and en-

emy of Rangda, the demon queen and mother of all spirit guarders in the

mythological traditions of Bali. The battle between Barong and Rangda

is featured in Barong dance to represent the eternal battle between good

and evil.