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

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)