TY - BOOK AU - Ragozin a Zenaide TI - Vedic india: As Embodied Principally in the Rigveda SN - 9789388694896 U1 - 294.5 PY - 2023/// CY - Chennai PB - Mjp KW - Vedic India KW - Rigveda / Rig-Veda KW - Indo-Aryans KW - Aryan migration KW - Ancient Indian history N1 - The Wonderland of the East An introduction to the geographical and cultural setting of ancient India. The Aryas Discussion on the origins and migration of the Aryan people into the Indian subcontinent. The Sources of our Knowledge Exploration of the primary texts and archaeological findings that inform our understanding of Vedic India. The Vedas An overview of the Vedic texts, with a focus on their significance and role in ancient Indian society. The Rig-Veda: The Older Gods Analysis of the hymns dedicated to the deities such as Agni, Indra, and Varuna, highlighting their attributes and importance N2 - Vedic India is a historical and cultural study that explores ancient Indian civilization as revealed through the Rigveda, the oldest of the four Vedas. It is part of the Story of the Nations series and seeks to make early Indian history accessible to a general audience. Zénaïde Ragozin approaches the Rigveda not merely as a religious text, but as a cultural and historical document, offering insights into the life, beliefs, mythology, and early development of the Indo-Aryan peoples who settled in the Indian subcontinent. ER -