Chapters

The Epic-Puranic royal genealogies are a complex network of relationships between various royal families in Hindu mythology.

• The Mahabharata and the Ramayana are two of the most prominent epic poems in Hindu mythology, which are also considered to be the sources of the Epic-Puranic royal genealogies.
• The genealogies are often based on the stories of the gods and goddesses, and the royal families that were associated with them.
• The genealogies are also influenced by the concept of the "manvantar" or the period of rule of a particular king or emperor.

Royal Families

There are several royal families in Hindu mythology that are associated with the Epic-Puranic royal genealogies, including:

• The Solar Dynasty, which was associated with the god Surya and the king Yayati.
• The Lunar Dynasty, which was associated with the god Chandra and the king Candrayuva.
• The Chandra Dynasty, which was associated with the god Chandra and the king Chandra.

Genealogical Trees

The Epic-Puranic royal genealogies are often represented in the form of genealogical trees, which show the relationships between the various royal families.

• The genealogical trees are often complex and intricate, with many branches and sub-branches.
• The trees are often used to illustrate the relationships between the gods and goddesses, and the royal families that were associated with them.
• The trees are also used to show the succession of kings and emperors, and the period of rule of each king or emperor.