Shibi (king)

Shibi
TextsMahabharata
Genealogy
Parents
ChildrenKapotaroma
DynastyChandravamshi

Shibi (Sanskrit: शिबि, romanizedŚibi) is a king featured in Hindu texts. He is described to be the son of Ushinara of the Chandravamshi (Lunar dynasty). In one of his legends, he is said to have rescued Agni (transformed into a dove) from Indra (transformed into a kite) by offering up his flesh.He is a great king of kindness[1]

  1. ^ Elements of poetry in the Mahābhārata By Rāma Karaṇa Śarmā, page 99

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