A puruvanshi king.

Antecedents: Vishnu – Brahma- Atri – Chandra – Budha – Pururavas – Ayus – Nahusha – Yayati – Puru – Janamejaya – Prachinvan – Namasyu – Veetabhaya – Shundu – Bahuvidha – Samyati – Rahovadi –Raudrashwa – Richeyu.

Richeyu was born to Raudrashwa and Mishrakesi. Mishrakesi was a devastri as per Mahabharata Adiparva Chapter 94 verse 10. Richeyu was also known as Anavrishti and Anagbhanu. His son was Matinara as per Mahabharata Adiparva Chapter 94 verses 11-13.