Within the Vedic tradition, the Atharvaveda is most closely linked with the lineages of Atharvan and Angiras. These two rishis are regarded as the primary seers whose spiritual vision and ritual expertise shaped the character of this Veda, with its emphasis on spells, healing rites, and protective practices. The very designation “Atharvāṅgirasah” reflects this dual association, suggesting a confluence of two powerful streams of sacred insight. Atharvan is portrayed as a foundational figure, associated with fire, healing, and the subtle science of sacred rites, while Angiras is connected with incantations that guard, ward off harm, and sometimes channel more forceful energies.

Alongside these two principal seers, several other rishis are also traditionally associated with portions of the Atharvavedic corpus. Bhrigu is linked with certain hymns and magical practices, extending the Atharvan–Angiras heritage into another venerable lineage. Kashyapa appears in connection with hymns of healing and protection, suggesting that the Atharvaveda drew upon a broad tapestry of seer traditions. Jamadagni, Vashishtha, and Vishvamitra are likewise credited with specific mantras and sections, even though some of them are more prominently known from other Vedas. Their presence within the Atharvaveda underscores how this text functions as a meeting ground for multiple rishi lineages, all converging around the shared concern for well-being, protection, and the subtle workings of mantra.

Seen in this light, the Atharvaveda is not merely a collection of spells and folk practices, but a living record of several intertwined seer traditions. Atharvan and Angiras stand at the center as the principal visionaries, yet the contributions of Bhrigu, Kashyapa, Jamadagni, Vashishtha, and Vishvamitra reveal a wider spiritual ecology. The text thus embodies a layered heritage: at its core, the Atharvan–Angiras current, and around it, the resonant voices of other rishis whose insights into healing, protection, and ritual power found a home in this Veda.