Drupada

Indian mythology · king · grudges, fire-born children

King of Panchala, humiliated in a feud with his boyhood friend Drona. From his vengeance sacrifice rose Dhrishtadyumna, destined to kill Drona, and Draupadi, destined to change everything.

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The Marriage of Draupadi

Drupada's contest demands a shot no ordinary archer can make: five arrows through a revolving fish's eye seen only in reflection. Disguised as a brahmin, Arjuna makes it while Karna is refused a chance; by Kunti's unwitting word, Draupadi becomes wife to all five brothers.