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Indian Astronomy and Beliefs
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What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical text that contains the earliest known description of the zodiac?
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Rigveda
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The Rigveda is the oldest of the four Vedas, and it contains the earliest known description of the zodiac. The zodiac is a belt of 12 constellations that the sun, moon, and planets appear to pass through during the year.