Radheya

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Radheya is another name for Karna, the legendary warrior and tragic hero of the Indian epic Mahabharata.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf epic character
mythological figure
tragic hero
warrior
alliedWith Duryodhana NERFINISHED
appearsIn Mahabharata NERFINISHED
armor Kavacha
biologicalMother Kunti NERFINISHED
birthStatus born to an unwed mother
cousinOf Kauravas NERFINISHED
Pandavas NERFINISHED
culture Indian
deityAssociated Surya NERFINISHED
earrings Kundala
epithetMeaning son of Radha
father Surya NERFINISHED
killedAt Kurukshetra battlefield NERFINISHED
killedBy Arjuna NERFINISHED
kingOf Anga NERFINISHED
knownFor giving away his divine armor and earrings
never refusing alms
languageOfName Sanskrit NERFINISHED
literaryRole foil to Arjuna
moralTheme conflict between duty and loyalty
tragedy of social stigma
mother Radha (foster mother) NERFINISHED
nameOf Karna NERFINISHED
notableTrait extraordinary generosity
mastery of archery
unwavering loyalty
participatedIn Kurukshetra War NERFINISHED
raisedBy Adhiratha NERFINISHED
Radha NERFINISHED
religion Hinduism
rival Arjuna NERFINISHED
scripturalSource Mahabharata NERFINISHED
sideInWar Kauravas NERFINISHED
socialStatus raised as a charioteer’s son
symbolizes heroism amid adversity
loyalty even to a flawed cause
teacher Parashurama NERFINISHED
title King of Anga NERFINISHED
weapon Vijaya bow NERFINISHED
divine astras

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Karna alsoKnownAs Radheya