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Myths and Legends in Literature and Art

Description: Myths and Legends in Literature and Art Quiz
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In Greek mythology, who was the god of the underworld?

  1. Zeus

  2. Hades

  3. Poseidon

  4. Apollo


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

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

In Arthurian legend, what is the name of the sword that King Arthur pulled from the stone?

  1. Excalibur

  2. Durandal

  3. Joyeuse

  4. Clarent


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Excalibur is the name of the sword that King Arthur pulled from the stone and became the symbol of his kingship.

In Norse mythology, what is the name of the god of thunder?

  1. Thor

  2. Odin

  3. Loki

  4. Freya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Thor is the god of thunder, lightning, and storms in Norse mythology.

In Egyptian mythology, what is the name of the god of the sun?

  1. Ra

  2. Osiris

  3. Anubis

  4. Thoth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ra is the god of the sun, light, and warmth in Egyptian 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 and the most important deity in Japanese mythology.

In Celtic mythology, what is the name of the god of the dead?

  1. Donn

  2. Manannán mac Lir

  3. Lugh

  4. Cernunnos


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Donn is the god of the dead and the underworld in Celtic mythology.

In Native American mythology, what is the name of the creator god?

  1. Great Spirit

  2. Coyote

  3. Raven

  4. Manitou


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Great Spirit is the creator god in many Native American mythologies.

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

  1. Ishtar

  2. Inanna

  3. Astarte

  4. Asherah


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ishtar is the goddess of love, beauty, and fertility in Mesopotamian mythology.

In Greek mythology, what is the name of the hero who brought fire to humanity?

  1. Prometheus

  2. Epimetheus

  3. Atlas

  4. Sisyphus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Prometheus is the Titan who brought fire to humanity and was punished by Zeus for his actions.

In Norse mythology, what is the name of the giant serpent that encircles the world?

  1. Jörmungandr

  2. Fenrir

  3. Hel

  4. Loki


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jörmungandr is the giant serpent that encircles the world and is one of the children of Loki.

In Egyptian mythology, what is the name of the god of wisdom and knowledge?

  1. Thoth

  2. Anubis

  3. Osiris

  4. Horus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Thoth is the god of wisdom, knowledge, and writing in Egyptian mythology.

In Japanese mythology, what is the name of the god of the sea?

  1. Susanoo

  2. Ryujin

  3. Amaterasu

  4. Inari


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ryujin is the god of the sea and the ruler of the Dragon Palace in Japanese mythology.

In Celtic mythology, what is the name of the god of the underworld?

  1. Donn

  2. Manannán mac Lir

  3. Lugh

  4. Cernunnos


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Donn is the god of the dead and the underworld in Celtic mythology.

In Native American mythology, what is the name of the creator god?

  1. Great Spirit

  2. Coyote

  3. Raven

  4. Manitou


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Great Spirit is the creator god in many Native American mythologies.

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

  1. Ishtar

  2. Inanna

  3. Astarte

  4. Asherah


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ishtar is the goddess of love, beauty, and fertility in Mesopotamian mythology.

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