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What are the stories about Shiva and Vishnu, which elevate them to the status of Supreme Gods, called?

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Parables
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The Puranas
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Jatakas
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Shivakathas
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Solution

The correct option is B The Puranas
Stories about Shiva and Vishnu were written down as Puranas. These Puranas combined religious traditions and raised certain gods to the level of Supreme Gods.

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