Myths of Wisdom and Knowledge

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In Greek mythology, who was the goddess of wisdom and knowledge?

  1. Athena

  2. Hera

  3. Aphrodite

  4. Artemis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Athena was the Greek goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts. She was often depicted as a young woman wearing a helmet and carrying a shield and spear.

In Norse mythology, who was the god of wisdom and knowledge?

  1. Odin

  2. Thor

  3. Loki

  4. Freyr


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Odin was the Norse god of wisdom, knowledge, and poetry. He was often depicted as an old man with a long beard and a wide-brimmed hat.

In Egyptian mythology, who was the god of wisdom and knowledge?

  1. Thoth

  2. Ra

  3. Osiris

  4. Anubis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Thoth was the Egyptian god of wisdom, knowledge, and writing. He was often depicted as a man with the head of an ibis.

In Babylonian mythology, who was the god of wisdom and knowledge?

  1. Marduk

  2. Enki

  3. Inanna

  4. Shamash


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Enki was the Babylonian god of wisdom, knowledge, and water. He was often depicted as a bearded man with a fish-like tail.

In Hindu mythology, who is the god of wisdom and knowledge?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Ganesha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brahma is the Hindu god of wisdom, knowledge, and creation. He is often depicted as a four-headed man with a white beard.

In Chinese mythology, who is the god of wisdom and knowledge?

  1. Yu the Great

  2. Wenchang Wang

  3. Guan Yu

  4. Zhang Fei


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Wenchang Wang is the Chinese god of wisdom and knowledge. He is often depicted as a man with a long beard and a scholar's hat.

In Japanese mythology, who is the god of wisdom and knowledge?

  1. Amaterasu

  2. Susanoo

  3. Tsukuyomi

  4. Inari


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Susanoo is the Japanese god of wisdom and knowledge. He is often depicted as a young man with a sword and a bow and arrow.

In Celtic mythology, who is the god of wisdom and knowledge?

  1. Lugh

  2. Dagda

  3. Morrigan

  4. Cernunnos


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lugh is the Celtic god of wisdom and knowledge. He is often depicted as a young man with a spear and a shield.

In Native American mythology, who is the god of wisdom and knowledge?

  1. Coyote

  2. Raven

  3. Eagle

  4. Bear


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Coyote is the Native American god of wisdom and knowledge. He is often depicted as a trickster who is always getting into trouble.

In African mythology, who is the god of wisdom and knowledge?

  1. Anansi

  2. Nyame

  3. Mawu

  4. Lisa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anansi is the African god of wisdom and knowledge. He is often depicted as a spider who is always spinning webs.

In Polynesian mythology, who is the god of wisdom and knowledge?

  1. Kane

  2. Lono

  3. Ku

  4. Kanaloa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kane is the Polynesian god of wisdom and knowledge. He is often depicted as a young man with a long beard and a staff.

In Australian Aboriginal mythology, who is the god of wisdom and knowledge?

  1. Baiame

  2. Daramulun

  3. Bunjil

  4. Gulgari


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Baiame is the Australian Aboriginal god of wisdom and knowledge. He is often depicted as a creator god who is responsible for the creation of the world.

In Inuit mythology, who is the god of wisdom and knowledge?

  1. Sedna

  2. Nuliajuk

  3. Qailertetang

  4. Nanook


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sedna is the Inuit goddess of wisdom and knowledge. She is often depicted as a sea goddess who is responsible for the creation of the sea creatures.

In Mayan mythology, who is the god of wisdom and knowledge?

  1. Itzamna

  2. Kukulkan

  3. Chaac

  4. Hunab Ku


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Itzamna is the Mayan god of wisdom and knowledge. He is often depicted as a creator god who is responsible for the creation of the world.

In Aztec mythology, who is the god of wisdom and knowledge?

  1. Quetzalcoatl

  2. Huitzilopochtli

  3. Tlaloc

  4. Tezcatlipoca


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Quetzalcoatl is the Aztec god of wisdom and knowledge. He is often depicted as a feathered serpent who is responsible for the creation of the world.

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