The mythology of Mangal is not prominent, whereas Buddh and Brihaspati are connected through Soma
This post covers the next three Navgrahas, also written as Navagrahas. These are Mangal, Buddh and Brihaspati.
The legend of Mangal is not prominently depicted in the mythological texts. He is said to be the offspring of Sarva, a celestial archer, and Vikeshi, a manifestation of the Earth Goddess. Once Vikeshi was in trouble and Sarva came to her rescue. Vikeshi fell in love with Sarva and Mangal was born out of their union. In Roman mythology Mars is the God of war. In Indian mythology Mangal is identified as the planet of Kartikeya, the demi-God of war.
Buddh was the son of Soma and Tara. He married Ila, who had a fascinating past. She was born to Vaivasvata Manu, the sun of Surya. Since her father desired a son, he had her changed to a boy who was named Sudyumna. One day Sudyumna entered a forest forbidden to males, because it was the retreat where the Goddess Parvati entertained her husband Shiva. On entering the forest Sudyumna became a female again.
Brihaspati was famed as the preceptor of the demi-Gods. His father, Angiras, was one of the sages created by Brahma. Angiras married Shraddha, the daughter of sage Kardam, who was another creation of Brahma. Shraddha was unfaithful to her husband during her pregnancy and as a result gave birth to a stillborn child. However she repented and was able to regain the favor of Angiras. Angiras then gave life to the child, who was named Brihaspati. Brihaspati has three wives. With Shubha, the eldest he has seven daughters, with Tara, the second, he has seven sons and a daughter and with Mamata, the youngest, he has two sons. These two sons, Bharadwaj and Kacha, play a major role in Hindu mythology. Brihaspati acquired the planetary position after great penance through which he pleased Lord Shiva. Brihaspati helped the demi-Gods time and again in their wars against the demons. But he was a hard taskmaster as well. There are many legends about Brihaspati, including the abduction of his wife Tara by Buddh.
The mythology of the Navgrahas will be continued.
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