2012 · Q46
Consider the following statements about the Rig Veda:
- 1It reflects a naturalistic polytheism - a belief in many Gods who personified natural phenomena.
- 2The Gods were conceived of as anthropomorphic, i.e., as having a physical form similar to that of humans.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Both statements are correct: Rig Vedic religion was a naturalistic polytheism with gods personifying nature, conceived in anthropomorphic form.