Multiple choice general knowledge culture who was bhisma's mother? Ganga satyavati ambika ambalika Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation Bhishma, originally named Devavrata, was born from the divine union of King Shantanu and the river goddess Ganga. He took the famous vow of celibacy (bhishma pratijna) to enable his father's marriage to Satyavati, earning the name Bhishma.