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Eclipses in Vedic Literature
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In Vedic literature, what is the name of the demon who is said to cause eclipses?
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Rahu
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Rahu is a demon who is said to have been beheaded by Vishnu. His head became the planet Rahu, and his tail became the planet Ketu. Rahu and Ketu are said to cause eclipses by swallowing the sun and moon.