Who were the Aryans according to the Vedas?

The Aryans, according to the Vedas, were a group of Indo-European nomadic tribes who migrated into the Indian subcontinent around 1500 BCE. They are depicted as culturally advanced, with a rich oral tradition that included hymns, rituals, and philosophical texts. The Vedas themselves, particularly the Rigveda, highlight their societal structure, religious practices, and reverence for deities associated with natural forces, reflecting an agrarian lifestyle and warrior ethos. The term "Arya" in the Vedas also signifies nobility and moral integrity.