Legends and Folktales

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Which legendary king is known for his quest to find the elixir of life?

  1. King Arthur

  2. King Midas

  3. King Solomon

  4. King Gilgamesh


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

King Gilgamesh, the legendary king of Uruk, embarked on a quest to find the secret of eternal life.

In Greek mythology, who was the goddess of wisdom and war?

  1. Athena

  2. Aphrodite

  3. Hera

  4. Artemis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Athena, the daughter of Zeus, was known as the goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts.

In Japanese folklore, what is the name of the mischievous fox spirit?

  1. Kitsune

  2. Tengu

  3. Kappa

  4. Oni


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kitsune, the fox spirit, is a common figure in Japanese folklore and mythology, often depicted as possessing magical powers.

Which legendary creature is said to guard the gates of the underworld in Greek mythology?

  1. Cerberus

  2. Hydra

  3. Chimera

  4. Minotaur


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cerberus, the three-headed dog, is the guardian of the gates of the underworld, preventing the dead from leaving and the living from entering.

In Norse mythology, who is the god of thunder and strength?

  1. Thor

  2. Odin

  3. Loki

  4. Freyja


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Thor, the son of Odin, is the god of thunder and strength, known for his mighty hammer, Mjölnir.

Which legendary hero is known for slaying the dragon and rescuing the princess?

  1. St. George

  2. Perseus

  3. Hercules

  4. Theseus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

St. George is the legendary hero who is said to have slain a dragon and rescued a princess, becoming a symbol of chivalry and courage.

In Native American mythology, what is the name of the trickster spirit?

  1. Coyote

  2. Raven

  3. Spider

  4. Bear


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Coyote, the trickster spirit, is a common figure in Native American mythology, often depicted as a mischievous and cunning character.

Which legendary creature is said to have the head of a lion, the body of a goat, and the tail of a snake?

  1. Chimera

  2. Manticore

  3. Griffin

  4. Basilisk


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chimera, a hybrid creature with the head of a lion, the body of a goat, and the tail of a snake, is a common motif in Greek mythology and art.

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

  1. Cauldron of Rebirth

  2. Cauldron of Plenty

  3. Cauldron of Wisdom

  4. Cauldron of Youth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Cauldron of Rebirth, also known as the Cauldron of Life, is a magical cauldron in Celtic mythology that is said to have the power to bring the dead back to life.

Which legendary creature is said to be a half-human, half-horse hybrid?

  1. Centaur

  2. Satyr

  3. Minotaur

  4. Griffin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Centaurs, half-human, half-horse creatures, are common figures in Greek mythology and art, often depicted as wild and untamed.

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

  1. Osiris

  2. Anubis

  3. Ra

  4. Thoth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Osiris, the god of the underworld and the dead, is a central figure in Egyptian mythology, often associated with resurrection and the afterlife.

Which legendary hero is known for his strength and his twelve labors?

  1. Hercules

  2. Theseus

  3. Perseus

  4. Jason


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hercules, the son of Zeus, is a legendary hero known for his strength and his twelve labors, which he undertook to atone for a crime he committed.

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

  1. Fenrir

  2. Jörmungandr

  3. Loki

  4. Hel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

Which legendary creature is said to be a large, winged horse with a horn on its forehead?

  1. Pegasus

  2. Unicorn

  3. Griffin

  4. Centaur


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pegasus, the winged horse with a horn on its forehead, is a common figure in Greek mythology and art, often associated with the hero Bellerophon.

In Hindu mythology, who is the god of preservation and protection?

  1. Vishnu

  2. Shiva

  3. Brahma

  4. Indra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vishnu, the god of preservation and protection, is one of the three main deities in the Hindu trinity, along with Shiva and Brahma.

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