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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Radheya canonical 2

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

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Karna alsoKnownAs Radheya
Vasusena alsoKnownAs Radheya