Myths of Prophecy and Divination

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In Greek mythology, who was the god of prophecy and divination?

  1. Zeus

  2. Apollo

  3. Hermes

  4. Poseidon


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Apollo was the Greek god of prophecy, divination, and healing.

What was the name of the oracle at Delphi, one of the most famous oracles in ancient Greece?

  1. Pythia

  2. Cassandra

  3. Sibyl

  4. Tiresias


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pythia was the oracle at Delphi who delivered prophecies while in a trance.

In Norse mythology, what were the three Norns who controlled fate and destiny?

  1. Urðr, Verðandi, and Skuld

  2. Freyja, Frigg, and Idunn

  3. Hel, Loki, and Fenrir

  4. Odin, Thor, and Loki


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Urðr, Verðandi, and Skuld were the three Norns who controlled fate and destiny in Norse mythology.

What was the name of the Roman god of prophecy and divination?

  1. Jupiter

  2. Mars

  3. Apollo

  4. Mercury


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Apollo was the Roman god of prophecy and divination, as well as music, poetry, and healing.

In Celtic mythology, what was the name of the goddess of prophecy and divination?

  1. Ceridwen

  2. Morrigan

  3. Brigid

  4. Arianrhod


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ceridwen was the Celtic goddess of prophecy and divination, as well as magic and transformation.

What was the name of the Chinese oracle that was used to divine the future?

  1. I Ching

  2. Tao Te Ching

  3. Zhuangzi

  4. Mencius


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The I Ching, or Book of Changes, is an ancient Chinese oracle that is used to divine the future.

In Egyptian mythology, what was the name of the god of prophecy and divination?

  1. Thoth

  2. Ra

  3. Osiris

  4. Anubis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Thoth was the Egyptian god of prophecy, divination, and wisdom.

What was the name of the Babylonian god of prophecy and divination?

  1. Marduk

  2. Nabu

  3. Ishtar

  4. Shamash


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Nabu was the Babylonian god of prophecy, divination, and wisdom.

In Aztec mythology, what was the name of the god of prophecy and divination?

  1. Quetzalcoatl

  2. Huitzilopochtli

  3. Tezcatlipoca

  4. Xipe Totec


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Quetzalcoatl was the Aztec god of prophecy, divination, and wisdom.

What was the name of the Mayan god of prophecy and divination?

  1. Itzamna

  2. Kukulkan

  3. Chac

  4. Ixchel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Itzamna was the Mayan god of prophecy, divination, and creation.

In Hindu mythology, what was the name of the god of prophecy and divination?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Indra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brahma is the Hindu god of prophecy, divination, and creation.

What was the name of the Japanese god of prophecy and divination?

  1. Amaterasu

  2. Susanoo

  3. Tsukuyomi

  4. Inari


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amaterasu is the Japanese goddess of prophecy, divination, and the sun.

In Polynesian mythology, what was the name of the god of prophecy and divination?

  1. Kane

  2. Lono

  3. Ku

  4. Kanaloa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kane is the Polynesian god of prophecy, divination, and creation.

What was the name of the African god of prophecy and divination?

  1. Olodumare

  2. Orunmila

  3. Eshu

  4. Shango


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Orunmila is the African god of prophecy, divination, and wisdom.

In Native American mythology, what was the name of the god of prophecy and divination?

  1. Great Spirit

  2. Coyote

  3. Thunderbird

  4. Raven


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Great Spirit is the Native American god of prophecy, divination, and creation.

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