Rishyashringa
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Rishyashringa is a sage whose birth was caused by Urvashi. He was born when the seed of rishi Vibhandaka came in contact with a doe who was actually an apsara cursed to remain in that form until she gave birth to a boy. He was raised by his father Vibhandaka.
When
- First attested
- 1500 BCE
- Attested period
- -1500 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Attested in the Mahabharata as sage born from unusual circumstances.
Relationships
- child of
- Vibhandaka
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Urvashi is said to have caused the birth of the sage Rishyashringa...She gives birth to Rishyashringa, and he is raised by his father.”
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