What is hagiography? - Art & Culture

Q.  What is hagiography?
- Published on 17 Aug 15

a. Book explaining the religion
b. Biographies of followers of a religion
c. Book relating to traditions of a religion
d. Biography of a saint or religious leader.

ANSWER: 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.

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