Ketu (mythology)
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Ketu (Sanskrit: केतु) is the descending lunar node. In Hindu mythology, Ketu is generally referred to as a "shadow" planet. It has a tremendous impact on human lives and also the whole creation. In some special circumstances it helps someone achieve the zenith of fame.
Astronomically, Ketu and Rahu denote the points of intersection of the paths of the Sun and the Moon as they move on the celestial sphere. Therefore, Rahu and Ketu are respectively called the north and the south lunar nodes. The fact that Eclipses occur when Sun and Moon are at one of these points gives rise to the mythology of the swallowing of the Sun by the Moon.
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