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Surya

Indian mythology · deity · the sun

The sun god who crosses the sky in a chariot drawn by seven horses. Father of Yama, of the river goddess Yamuna, and, secretly, of the tragic hero Karna.

Stories

Kunti's Secret

On the eve of war Kunti goes to the enemy's greatest warrior and tells Karna the truth: he is her firstborn, son of Surya, brother of the men he has sworn to kill. He refuses to switch sides, but grants her this: whatever happens, she will still have five sons.