The sister of Kripa and wife of Drona, mother of Ashwatthama.
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.
Kripi is the twin sister of Kripa, the wife of Drona and the mother of Ashwatthama. She and her brother were found as infants by King Shantanu.
The sage Sharadvan's seed fell on a clump of reeds, and the twins Kripa and Kripi were born. Shantanu found them and raised them.
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.