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Water-Related Mythology and Folklore

Description: Water-Related Mythology and Folklore Quiz
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In Greek mythology, who was the god of the sea?

  1. Zeus

  2. Poseidon

  3. Hades

  4. Ares


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Poseidon was the Greek god of the sea, earthquakes, and storms.

In Norse mythology, what was the name of the giant sea serpent that encircled the world?

  1. Jormungandr

  2. Fenrir

  3. Loki

  4. Sleipnir


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jormungandr was a giant serpent that encircled the world and bit its own tail.

In Egyptian mythology, who was the god of the Nile River?

  1. Osiris

  2. Isis

  3. Horus

  4. Hapi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hapi was the Egyptian god of the Nile River and was associated with fertility and abundance.

In Hindu mythology, what is the name of the sacred river that flows from the Himalayas to the Bay of Bengal?

  1. Ganges

  2. Yamuna

  3. Saraswati

  4. Narmada


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ganges River is considered sacred in Hinduism and is believed to have purifying properties.

In Chinese mythology, what is the name of the goddess of the sea?

  1. Nüwa

  2. Chang'e

  3. Xi Wangmu

  4. Mazu


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mazu is the Chinese goddess of the sea and is worshipped by sailors and fishermen.

In Japanese mythology, what is the name of the dragon that controls the rain?

  1. Ryujin

  2. Susanoo

  3. Amaterasu

  4. Inari


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ryujin is the Japanese dragon god of the sea and is said to control the rain.

In Celtic mythology, what is the name of the goddess of the water?

  1. Danu

  2. Brigid

  3. Morrigan

  4. Cerridwen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Danu is the Celtic goddess of the water and is associated with fertility and abundance.

In Native American mythology, what is the name of the water spirit that is said to protect the lakes and rivers?

  1. Manitou

  2. Wendigo

  3. Kokopelli

  4. Coyote


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Manitou is a Native American spirit that is associated with the natural world, including water.

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

  1. Olokun

  2. Ogun

  3. Shango

  4. Orunmila


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Olokun is the African god of the sea and is associated with wealth and prosperity.

In Aboriginal Australian mythology, what is the name of the rainbow serpent that is said to have created the world?

  1. Gulgong

  2. Baiame

  3. Bunjil

  4. Daramulan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gulgong is the Aboriginal Australian rainbow serpent that is said to have created the world.

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

  1. Tangaroa

  2. Rongo

  3. Tane

  4. Tu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tangaroa is the Maori god of the sea and is associated with fish and other sea creatures.

In Hawaiian mythology, what is the name of the goddess of the sea?

  1. Hina

  2. Pele

  3. Lono

  4. Kane


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hina is the Hawaiian goddess of the sea and is associated with fertility and abundance.

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

  1. Tangaroa

  2. Rongo

  3. Tane

  4. Tu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tangaroa is the Polynesian god of the sea and is associated with fish and other sea creatures.

In Micronesian mythology, what is the name of the goddess of the sea?

  1. Lugh

  2. Brigid

  3. Morrigan

  4. Cerridwen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lugh is the Micronesian goddess of the sea and is associated with fertility and abundance.

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

  1. Qat

  2. Tagaro

  3. Ratu Maimaivana

  4. Tangaroa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Qat is the Melanesian god of the sea and is associated with fish and other sea creatures.

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