In ancient times, who supposedly inhibited the body and soul of a "crazy" person?

Correct answer: C. The devil

  • A. God
  • B. A saint
  • C. The devil
  • D. None of these

Explanation

In many ancient cultures, unusual or disturbed behaviour was attributed to possession by the devil or other supernatural forces. This belief helped support supernatural explanations of mental illness.

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