Sages & Others
Bhrigu
भृगु
Patriarch of the Bhargavas
Who was Bhrigu?
Bhrigu (भृगु): Patriarch of the Bhargavas, one of the sages and supporting figures in the Mahabharata. One of the mind-born sons of Brahma and patriarch of the Bhargava line, whose descendants - including Parashurama - weave through the epic's deepest past.
Quick Facts
| Sanskrit name | भृगु |
|---|---|
| Title / Epithet | Patriarch of the Bhargavas |
| Faction | Sages & Others |
| Key traits | primordial, fiery, patriarchal |
| Featured in | 1 story |
About Bhrigu
One of the mind-born sons of Brahma and patriarch of the Bhargava line, whose descendants - including Parashurama - weave through the epic's deepest past.
In Their Words
From my line will come those who humble kings.
Bhrigu
Traits
- primordial
- fiery
- patriarchal
Story Appearances
Places in Bhrigu's Story
Drawn from the story Bhrigu appears in.
Related Characters
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