Yes, Hanuman Also seems in other historical texts, such as the Mahabharata and a variety of Puranas, the place He's depicted assisting other divine figures and interesting in numerous heroic acts. Anjana executed rigorous prayers to Lord Shiva to seek liberation in the curse, leading to the start of Hanuman. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufkmD95y7fE&t=1s