A picture shows a statue of a many-headed figure. There is one main head with a larger headdress. On each side, fanned out, are five heads. Some are animal heads, and some are human. Some are male, others female, different colors, but the same size. There is one neck, and one set of shoulders, but three or four sets of arms.

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A picture shows a statue of a many-headed figure. There is one main head with a larger headdress. On each side, fanned out, are five heads. Some are animal heads, and some are human. Some are male, others female, different colors, but the same size. There is one neck, and one set of shoulders, but three or four sets of arms. 
Look at the picture. Which factor that helped Hinduism grow is represented by this picture?

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flexibility in religious services

flexibility in new gods

guarantee of religious freedom

tolerance of other cultures

GPT-4o mini · Answer

The picture you described of a many-headed figure, which represents a variety of deities (including both animal and human forms), relates most closely to the concept of **flexibility in new gods**. This aspect of Hinduism allowed for the integration of diverse beliefs and representations of divinity, contributing to the religion's growth and adaptability over time.