Which deities were praised in the hymns of the Rigveda?

A- Vishnu
B- Indra
C- Shiva
D- Soma
E- Agni

Choose the correct answer from the given options:

B, D, and E only

The correct answer is Option 2 - B, D, and E only

A- Vishnu
B- Indra
C- Shiva
D- Soma
E- Agni

There were several pre-existing traditions of thought, religious belief and practice, including the early Vedic tradition, known from the Rigveda, compiled between c.1500 and 1000 BCE. The Rigveda consists of hymns in praise of a variety of deities, especially Agni, Indra and Soma. Many of these hymns were chanted when sacrifices were performed, where people prayed for cattle, sons, good health, long life, etc.

Remaining options:

Vishnu: While Vishnu becomes a significant deity in later Hinduism, particularly in the post-Vedic period, he is not one of the principal deities in the early Vedic texts.

Shiva: Shiva, too, gains prominence in later Hinduism, especially in the Puranic literature. He is not a principal deity in the early Vedic texts.