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Who was Uloopi in the Mahabharata, and how did her union with Arjuna come about?

Subject: Static GK (General Knowledge)

Book: Mahabharata Characters

Uloopi is a Naga (serpent) princess who forms a brief yet notable part of Arjuna’s life. During his wanderings, Arjuna encounters Uloopi, leading to a unique relationship that expands the epic’s supernatural dimensions.

### Naga Lineage
- **Home**: Underwater realm of the Nagas
- **Interest in Arjuna**: Fascinated by his valor and archery prowess

### Union with Arjuna
- **Marriage**: Convinces him to marry her while he’s in exile.
- **Son**: Iravan (in some versions, spelled Iravan or Iravant)

### Role
- **Protective Influence**: Aids Arjuna in certain mythic fights, using her Naga powers.
- **Connection to Snakes**: Symbolizes how cosmic or non-human realms also weave into the epic.

Uloopi’s story shows the expansive scope of alliances, bridging humans and semi-divine beings. Though minor, it underscores the epic’s rich tapestry of relationships and the open-hearted acceptance of different realms.