In the genealogical line of Nariṣyanta (Narishyanta), son of Vaivasvata Manu, the god of Agni (fire) was born as an incarnation named Agniveśya. The famous Brāhmaṇa (Brahmana) clan that came of this Agniveśya (Agnibesya), was known as Āgniveśyāna (Agnibesyana). This Agniveśya is also known as Jātukarṇa.