A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.1757
A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.1757
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SU-DYUMNA. Son of the Manu Vaivaswata. At his birth he was a female, Ilā, but was afterwards changed into a male and called Su-dyumna. Under the curse of Siva he again became Ilā, who married Budha or Mercury, and was mother of Purūravas. By favour of Vishnu the male form was again recovered, and Su-dyumna became the father of three sons. This legend evidently has reference to the origin of the Lunar race of kings.