Rig Vedic religion was characterized by the worship of multiple gods personifying natural phenomena, and these gods were often attributed human-like forms and qualities.
Consider the following statements about Rig Veda : 1. It reflects a naturalistic polytheism-a belief in many Gods who personified natural phenomenon. 2. The 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?
Asked in UPSC CAPF 2012 · Topic: Vedic Age (Vedic Deities, Rituals, and Sacrifices)
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