Mythology and Legends

Description: Test your knowledge about various myths and legends from around the world.
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In Greek mythology, who is the god of the underworld?

  1. Zeus

  2. Hades

  3. Poseidon

  4. Apollo


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hades is the god of the underworld and the dead in Greek mythology.

In Norse mythology, what is the name of the giant wolf that is destined to kill the god Odin during Ragnarök?

  1. Fenrir

  2. Jörmungandr

  3. Hel

  4. Loki


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fenrir is a giant wolf in Norse mythology who is destined to kill the god Odin during Ragnarök, the end of the world.

In Egyptian mythology, who is the god of the sun?

  1. Ra

  2. Osiris

  3. Anubis

  4. Thoth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ra is the god of the sun in Egyptian mythology and is often depicted as a man with a falcon head.

In Hindu mythology, who is the god of destruction?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Indra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shiva is the god of destruction in Hindu mythology and is often depicted as a man with a third eye on his forehead.

In Japanese mythology, what is the name of the eight-headed serpent that was slain by the god Susanoo?

  1. Yamata no Orochi

  2. Orochi

  3. Susanoo

  4. Amaterasu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yamata no Orochi is an eight-headed serpent in Japanese mythology that was slain by the god Susanoo.

In Celtic mythology, what is the name of the magical cauldron that can bring the dead back to life?

  1. The Cauldron of Rebirth

  2. The Cauldron of Cerridwen

  3. The Cauldron of Bran

  4. The Cauldron of Dagda


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Cauldron of Cerridwen is a magical cauldron in Celtic mythology that can bring the dead back to life.

In Native American mythology, who is the creator god who is often depicted as a spider?

  1. Kokopelli

  2. Coyote

  3. Spider Woman

  4. Raven


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Spider Woman is a creator god in Native American mythology who is often depicted as a spider.

In Mesopotamian mythology, what is the name of the epic poem that tells the story of the creation of the world?

  1. The Epic of Gilgamesh

  2. The Enuma Elish

  3. The Atrahasis Epic

  4. The Descent of Inanna


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Enuma Elish is an epic poem in Mesopotamian mythology that tells the story of the creation of the world.

In Greek mythology, what is the name of the hero who is known for his strength and his twelve labors?

  1. Hercules

  2. Achilles

  3. Odysseus

  4. Theseus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hercules is a hero in Greek mythology who is known for his strength and his twelve labors.

In Norse mythology, what is the name of the goddess of love and beauty?

  1. Freyja

  2. Frigg

  3. Idunn

  4. Sif


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Freyja is the goddess of love and beauty in Norse mythology.

In Egyptian mythology, who is the god of the dead and the afterlife?

  1. Osiris

  2. Anubis

  3. Thoth

  4. Ra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Osiris is the god of the dead and the afterlife in Egyptian mythology.

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

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Indra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brahma is the god of wisdom and knowledge in Hindu mythology.

In Japanese mythology, what is the name of the goddess of the sun?

  1. Amaterasu

  2. Tsukuyomi

  3. Susanoo

  4. Inari


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amaterasu is the goddess of the sun in Japanese mythology.

In Celtic mythology, what is the name of the magical sword that was wielded by the hero Cúlann?

  1. Caladbolg

  2. Clarent

  3. Excalibur

  4. Durandal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Caladbolg is the magical sword that was wielded by the hero Cúlann in Celtic mythology.

In Native American mythology, who is the trickster god who is often depicted as a coyote?

  1. Coyote

  2. Raven

  3. Spider Woman

  4. Kokopelli


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Coyote is the trickster god in Native American mythology who is often depicted as a coyote.

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