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Angiras

Also called: Angira

One of the first sages and fire priests, a son of Brahma. In the Mahabharata his austerity makes him shine brighter than Agni; he gives the god his place back, becomes Agni's first child and is the father of Brihaspati (Vana Parva 216-217).

Sources: The Mahabharata, tr. K. M. Ganguli (1883-96), sections read for the Vedic layer · see Angiras's web

Relations 2

Angiras child of

Agni (God) · Angiras takes Agni's place
By adoption: Angiras asks to be made Agni's first child.

Angiras parent of

Brihaspati (God) · Angiras takes Agni's place
Brihaspati is the son of Angiras.

Stories 1

Angiras takes Agni's place
From the epics · as the sage who outshines him · 2 tellings

Cited

The Mahabharata, tr. K. M. Ganguli (1883-96), sections read for the Vedic layer § vana.216-217 Primary text (translation)