What does the word 'Hagiography' mean?
1. Biography of a military leader.
2. Biography of a political leader.
3. Biography of a religious leader.
4. Biography of mathematicians.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option 3- 3
1. Biography of a military leader.
2. Biography of a political leader.
3. Biography of a religious leader. (ANSWER)
4. Biography of mathematicians.
Hagiography is a biography of a saint or religious leader. Hagiographies often praise the saint’s achievements, and may not always be literally accurate. They are important because they tell us about the beliefs of the followers of that particular tradition.