Mula

Mula, The Root, is an Indian name, used by the Indian Vedic tradition. Most of these names are roughly 3000 years old. They pre-date Hinduism but were taken over by it.

Etymology and History

Milky Way center (CC BY Martin Bernardi)

It brightest part of the Milky Way Galaxy, today known as "Galactic Bulge" appears visually like a tuber from which new plants are born. This might be the cause for the name of this constellation and section of the ecliptic.

The symbol of Mula is a bunch of roots tied together (reticulated roots) or an 'elephant goad'.

Mythology

mnemonic tales and cultural significance

References

• References (general)