Introduction
Ayus is the son of Pururavas and the apsara Urvashi, and the father of Nahusha.
Family
In the lineage
Ayus appears in the Puranic lists of the lunar dynasty between Pururavas and Nahusha.
Ayus
A king of the lunar dynasty, son of Pururavas and Urvashi.
Accounts of this vary across texts and traditions. This entry primarily follows Mahabharata, with other tellings (Puranic traditions (Harivamsha, Bhagavata Purana), Regional retellings) noted where relevant.
Relationships
Sources
- Mahabharata, Adi Parva (primary text) — https://sacred-texts.com/hin/maha/index.htm
This entry is independently written for myVamsam using the sources listed above. Where traditions differ, this entry identifies the relevant tradition rather than presenting one account as universally established fact.