Rig Veda

At a glance

History, context & interpretation

What this document is

Oldest of the Vedas. Hymns to Indra, Agni, Soma. Attributed to various rishis (seers); oral composition and transmission.

Dating and civilization

Rig Veda is catalogued under Vedic Indian and is dated c. 1500–1200 BCE. Its recorded category is Hymns / Ritual, associated with Sanskrit.

Where to investigate

Primarily oral transmission; modern critical editions and manuscripts in Indian libraries and Western collections

Connected traditions

This entry connects to Ra (Re), An (Anu), Indra, Agni. Follow the linked deity profiles to compare stories and roles.

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Sources and further reading

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rigveda

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