GARGI

natural philosopher (ancient India)

Her name, Gargi Vachaknavi, is found in the Sanskrit Vedic literature. She was the daughter of sage Vachaknu and born in the family of Garga, circa 800 - 500 BCE. The Vedas are very ancient works of great significance, some over 3000 years old. She is honored there as one of the great natural philosophers.

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