Vasu
The Chedi king who owned a flying chariot, and the father of Satyavati.
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.
Uparichara Vasu is a king of Chedi, and the father of Satyavati and her twin brother by the fish-cursed apsara Adrika.
He was called Uparichara, "one who travels above", because Indra gave him a crystal chariot in which he could travel in the sky. His sons founded several kingdoms, including Magadha, whose line produced Jarasandha.
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.