Sages & Others
Jatasura
जटासुर
The Disguised Abductor
Who was Jatasura?
Jatasura (जटासुर): The Disguised Abductor, one of the sages and supporting figures in the Mahabharata. A rakshasa who lived among the Pandavas disguised as a brahmin, then seized Yudhishthira, Draupadi, and the twins along with the weapons - and was overtaken and slain by Bhima.
Quick Facts
| Sanskrit name | जटासुर |
|---|---|
| Title / Epithet | The Disguised Abductor |
| Faction | Sages & Others |
| Key traits | treacherous, patient, predatory |
| Featured in | 1 story |
About Jatasura
A rakshasa who lived among the Pandavas disguised as a brahmin, then seized Yudhishthira, Draupadi, and the twins along with the weapons - and was overtaken and slain by Bhima.
In Their Words
I waited at your fire for the day your strongest was away.
Jatasura
Traits
- treacherous
- patient
- predatory
Story Appearances
Places in Jatasura's Story
Drawn from the story Jatasura appears in.
Related Characters
Others counted among the Sages & Others.