Sage Vyasa
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Veda Vyasa is the author of "Mahabharata".
Maharshi Vyasa (a.ka. Krishna Dvaipayana) is both an early character as well the author of Mahabharat epic.
See also:
Kannada Poet Kumaravyasa
Kannada Poet Kumaravyasa