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Fruit in Mythology and Folklore

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In Greek mythology, what fruit was forbidden to be eaten by Persephone?

  1. Apple

  2. Pomegranate

  3. Peach

  4. Fig


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Persephone ate six pomegranate seeds, which bound her to the underworld for six months of the year.

In Norse mythology, what fruit is associated with the goddess Idunn?

  1. Apple

  2. Strawberry

  3. Raspberry

  4. Blueberry


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Idunn's apples granted the gods eternal youth.

In Chinese mythology, what fruit is said to bring good luck and prosperity?

  1. Peach

  2. Orange

  3. Tangerine

  4. Kumquat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Peaches are often used in Chinese New Year decorations and gifts.

In Japanese mythology, what fruit is associated with the god of thunder, Raijin?

  1. Persimmon

  2. Peach

  3. Grape

  4. Pomegranate


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Persimmons are often depicted in art with Raijin.

In Celtic mythology, what fruit is associated with the goddess of love and beauty, Blodeuwedd?

  1. Apple

  2. Strawberry

  3. Raspberry

  4. Blackberry


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Blodeuwedd was created from an apple blossom.

In Egyptian mythology, what fruit was associated with the god of the underworld, Osiris?

  1. Pomegranate

  2. Fig

  3. Grape

  4. Apple


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Figs were often placed in tombs as offerings to Osiris.

In Hindu mythology, what fruit is associated with the god of wealth and prosperity, Ganesha?

  1. Mango

  2. Banana

  3. Coconut

  4. Pomegranate


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mangoes are often offered to Ganesha as a symbol of good luck.

In Aztec mythology, what fruit was associated with the god of rain, Tlaloc?

  1. Avocado

  2. Pineapple

  3. Papaya

  4. Guava


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Avocados were believed to bring rain and fertility.

In Mayan mythology, what fruit was associated with the god of death, Ah Puch?

  1. Sapodilla

  2. Rambutan

  3. Longan

  4. Lychee


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sapodillas were often buried with the dead as a symbol of rebirth.

In Inca mythology, what fruit was associated with the sun god, Inti?

  1. Pineapple

  2. Passion fruit

  3. Cherimoya

  4. Granadilla


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pineapples were believed to be a symbol of the sun's warmth and energy.

In Polynesian mythology, what fruit was associated with the goddess of love, Hina?

  1. Mango

  2. Coconut

  3. Papaya

  4. Pineapple


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Coconuts were often used in love rituals and ceremonies.

In Native American mythology, what fruit was associated with the Great Spirit?

  1. Strawberry

  2. Blueberry

  3. Raspberry

  4. Blackberry


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Strawberries were often used in ceremonies and rituals to honor the Great Spirit.

In African mythology, what fruit was associated with the god of thunder and lightning, Shango?

  1. Mango

  2. Banana

  3. Pineapple

  4. Papaya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mangoes were believed to be a symbol of Shango's power and strength.

In Aboriginal Australian mythology, what fruit was associated with the Dreamtime?

  1. Quandong

  2. Davidson's plum

  3. Lilly pilly

  4. Wattleseed


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Quandongs were believed to be a sacred fruit that connected the Dreamtime to the present.

In Maori mythology, what fruit was associated with the god of the forest, Tane Mahuta?

  1. Karaka

  2. Kowhai

  3. Pohutukawa

  4. Rimu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Karaka berries were believed to be a symbol of Tane Mahuta's power and strength.

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