Manu
first human being in Hindu tradition
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Summary
Manu is a mythical character[1]. He ranks in the top 4% of mythical character entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,558 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Child: Prasuti[3], Parshu[4]
- Religion or worldview: Hinduism[5]
- Sex or gender: male[6]
- Commons category: Manu[7]
- Described by source: Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[8], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[9], Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[10]
- Sibling: Narada[11]
Why It Matters
Manu has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[12] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[13]
He has been cited as an influence by Friedrich Nietzsche[14], a philosopher[15], 1844–1900[16], of Kingdom of Prussia[17], specialised in classical philology[18].
Works attributed to him include Manusmṛti[19], a verse[20], founded in 0200[21].
FAQs
Who did Manu influence?
Manu has been cited as an influence by Friedrich Nietzsche[14].