Q: Which one of the following statements about the Buddhist Goddess Hariti is correct?
(a)She was converted by the Buddha from a blood-thirsty yakshi to a benevolent maternal figure.
(b)She is the feminine personification of wisdom.
(c)She protects people from eight great fears.
(d)She is a warrior goddess associated with the dawn.
Correct Answer: (a)
The correct answer is (c) 'She protects people from eight great fears.'. This question from the Ancient History domain tests knowledge of Buddhism & Jainism.