Sukra
SagePreceptor of the Asuras, master of the Sanjivani mantra
Also known as
Kavya, Usanas, Shukracharya
Guru of the Asuras and master of the Sanjivani (revival) mantra, which allowed him to raise the dead. Son of Bhrigu and father of Devayani. His role as counterpart to Vrihaspati, guru of the gods, shapes many mythological conflicts.