Chandrapida
Chandrapida is a figure mentioned in Hindu mythology, specifically within the Puranic literature. He is generally identified as a king or a prominent individual associated with a lineage. In some narratives, Chandrapida is depicted as the son of a king, often from a well-known dynasty like the Chandravansha (Lunar Dynasty). His story is most famously recounted in the Kathasaritsagara, a Sanskrit compendium of tales compiled by Somadeva in the 11th century CE.
Within the Kathasaritsagara, Chandrapida's story is a significant part of the larger narrative revolving around the