[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879) › c5.868 # A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.868 A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.868 - **Language:** English ### [c5.868](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.868) KETU. The descending node in astronomy, represented by a dragon's tail; also a comet or meteor, and the ninth of the planets. He is said to be a Dānava, and son of Viprachitti and Sinhikā. He is also called A-kacha, ‘hairless;’ Asleshā-bhava, ‘cut off;’ Munda, ‘bald.’ See Rāhu. - [Previous: c5.867](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.867) - [Next: c5.869](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.869) - [Up: c5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.868](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.868) · Pramāṇa