The Rigveda is one of the four main Vedas, the oldest Hindu sacred texts, and is considered the most important of the Vedas. It is a collection of hymns, prayers, and liturgical material, and is believed to have been composed between 1500 and 1200 BCE. The Rigveda contains over 1,000 hymns dedicated to various gods, including Agni (fire), Indra (rain and thunder), and Soma (a sacred plant or drink). The hymns in the Rigveda reflect a polytheistic worldview and are rich in symbolic imagery and metaphors. They address themes such as creation, sacrifice, the nature of the universe, and the relationship between humans and the divine. The Rigveda remains an important text in Hinduism, influencing the development of Hindu religious and philosophical thought.