Khemā8
PersonA queen consort of King Seyya of Bārāṇasī who dreamed of a golden swan, identified with the Therī Khemā, as told in the Mahāhaṃsa Jātaka.
Queen Consort of King Seyya (Saṃyama) of Bārāṇasī. She saw a golden swan in a dream, and wished to see one in real life (J.v.354). She is identified with Khemā Therī (J.v.382). For details see the Mahāhaṃsa Jātaka.
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