Savitri was a beautiful princess. One day, when she was retreating out in the forest with her family, she came across a handsome young man. She later found that this man was Prince Satyaban, and that he lived in the village with his mother and father, the exiled King of Abani. The two fell deeply in love with each other, but it was foreseen that Prince Satyaban would not live longer than a year. Despite this warning, Savitri wanted to still marry and share a life with him.
They marry and decide to live with his parents in the village. When the dreaded day came, Savitri went into the forest with her husband, and she stayed next to him as he died.
When the god of death came to take him away, she followed behind saying that there is nothing for her in this world without her husband. After a while of convincing, Her husband was returned to her and they lived a long, happy life together.
Bibliography: Nine Ideal Indian Women - Savitri
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Damayanti
Damayanti was a princess that was in love with Prince Nal of the neighboring kingdom. He came to her swayamvara and won her hand in marriage. However, a demon named Kali wanted to marry her as well. When she didn't choose him, he cursed Nal, saying that his would lose his kingdom.
Eventually, Nal lost his kingdom in a game of dice, so Damayanti and Nal were forced into exile. Nal decides to leave Damayanti to save her from his luck. On his way, Nal gets bit by the Snake King Nāga Karkotaka. This bite turns Nal into an unrecognizable dwarf.
Since she was abandoned, Damayanti returns to her father's kingdom and holds a fake swayamvara to bring Nal to her. Even though he was transformed into a dwarf, Damayanti is able to recognize him and the two unite. This causes Nal to turn back into his human form.
Bibliography: Nine Ideal Indian Women - Damayanti
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