Which author contends that the gods are depicted in a human shape with human attributes?

• A. Harrison
• B. Camps
• C. Galinsky
• D. Richard Rutherford

Answer: (B)

The key idea here is anthropomorphism—the gods are shown in human form and with human traits. The author who makes this claim is Camps, who argues that ancient depictions of gods use recognizable human bodies and personality attributes to make them relatable within stories and art. This perspective helps explain why so many myths and images present deities with familiar emotions, actions, and appearances, grounding divine behavior in the human experience. The other scholars are known for exploring related topics—such as ritual context, political power, or literary technique—but the specific claim about gods appearing in a human shape with human attributes aligns with Camps’s emphasis on anthropomorphic representation.