In the 16th century, a Czech rabbi reportedly created a living clay man whose name has become a synonym for an artificial human. The clay man’s name was: A. Frankenstein B. Golem C. Paracelsus D. Hal E. None of the above

The correct answer is: B. Golem

The Golem is a mythical being in Jewish folklore. According to the legend, the Golem was created by a rabbi to protect the Jewish people from persecution. The Golem was made of clay and brought to life by the rabbi’s incantations. The Golem was a powerful and obedient servant, but it was also mindless and destructive. Eventually, the rabbi realized that the Golem was too dangerous and destroyed it.

The Golem has been featured in many works of fiction, including the novel “The Golem” by Gustav Meyrink and the film “The Golem” by Paul Wegener. The Golem has also been used as a symbol of Jewish identity and resilience.

The other options are incorrect for the following reasons:

• Frankenstein is the name of the scientist who created the monster in Mary Shelley’s novel “Frankenstein”.
• Paracelsus was a Swiss physician and alchemist who lived in the 16th century.
• Hal is the name of the computer in the film “2001: A Space Odyssey”.
• None of the above is the name of a clay man created by a Czech rabbi in the 16th century.