Vedic Age & the Vedas

-Aryans left behind little archaeological evidence
-Most of what we know about them is through the Vedas
-Vedas: a collection of hymns, chants, ritual instructions, and other religious teachings.
-In the Vedas the Aryans appeared as warriors, who loved food, drink, music, chariot races, and dice games; they also valued cattle.

Vedas

-a period from 1500 BC to 500 BC
-Aryan priests memorized and recited the Vedas

Vedic Age