In
Hinduism,
Kasyapa ("
tortoise") is an ancient god (one of the
rishis), father of the
devas,
asuras,
nagas and all of
humanity. He is married to
Aditi, with whom he is the father of
Agni and the
Adityas. He received the spoils of
Parasuma's conquest of King
Kaartaveerya-arjuna.
Alternative: Kashyapa