Describe the Vedic Age in India, including its time period, key texts, and major themes.

The Vedic Age refers to the period, roughly from 1500 BC to 600 BC, during which the Vedas were composed. These are the earliest literary sources of India, with the word 'veda' meaning 'knowledge'. The four Vedas are the Rigveda, Samaveda, Yajurveda, and Atharvaveda. They were initially passed down orally by Rishis (sages) and Gurus before being written down, containing hymns in praise of various gods like Agni (fire), Indra (rain, storm, war), and Varuna (sky, water), as well as traditions of healing and magic.