Atharvan
Atharvan (अथर्वन्, atharvan-; an n-stem with nominative singular अथर्वा atharvā) is a legendary Vedic sage (rishi) of Hinduism, who along with Angiras, is supposed to have authored ("heard") the Atharvaveda. He is also said to have first instituted the fire-sacrifice or yajña. Sometimes he is also reckoned among the seven seers, the Saptarishi. His clan is known as the Atharvanas. Atharvan married Shanti, daughter of Prajapati Kardama, and had a great sage Dadhichi as a son. He is referred to as a member of the Bhrigu clan.
| Atharvan | |
|---|---|
Atharva Veda written by Atharvan | |
| In-universe information | |
| Family | Brahma (father) |
| Children | Dadhichi |
According to the Mundaka Upanishad and other texts, he was the eldest son and (Manasaputra) born from mind of the creator deity, Brahma.
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