Hildegard of Bingen made a number of significant contributions to both the arts and sciences, but she is most well known for her visions.
a. These visions were regarded as fiction and she was shunned when they were exposed.
b. She became well known for the visions, though encouraged to do so she never wrote them down.
c. Pieces like "Hildegard receives her visions" were produced and depict the nun running from the images as she feared she would be persecuted.
d. Hildegard was sought out for council as she was respected for her special gift.
Ans: d. Hildegard was sought out for council as she was respected for her special gift.
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