Myths and Legends in Ancient Religions

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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 Greek god of the underworld, often depicted with a three-headed dog named Cerberus guarding the entrance to his realm.

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

  1. Fenrir

  2. Jormungandr

  3. Loki

  4. Odin


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Jormungandr, also known as the Midgard Serpent, was a giant serpent that encircles the world and bites its own tail, symbolizing the cyclical nature of existence.

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

  1. Ra

  2. Osiris

  3. Anubis

  4. Thoth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ra was the Egyptian god of the sun, often depicted as a man with a hawk's head and a solar disk above it, representing the life-giving power of the sun.

In Roman mythology, what was the name of the god of war?

  1. Mars

  2. Jupiter

  3. Neptune

  4. Vulcan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mars was the Roman god of war, often depicted as a fierce warrior with a helmet and a spear, symbolizing strength and courage in battle.

In Babylonian mythology, who was the goddess of love and beauty?

  1. Ishtar

  2. Marduk

  3. Ea

  4. Shamash


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ishtar was the Babylonian goddess of love, beauty, and fertility, often associated with the planet Venus and worshipped as a symbol of divine femininity.

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

  1. Donn

  2. Lugh

  3. Manannan mac Lir

  4. Cernunnos


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Donn was the Celtic god of the underworld, often associated with death, darkness, and the realm of the dead.

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

  1. Amaterasu

  2. Susanoo

  3. Tsukuyomi

  4. Inari


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amaterasu was the Japanese sun goddess, often depicted as a radiant figure associated with light, warmth, and the life-giving power of the sun.

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

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Indra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Vishnu was the Hindu god of preservation and protection, often depicted as a blue-skinned deity with four arms, holding various divine attributes.

In Aztec mythology, what was the name of the god of rain and thunder?

  1. Tlaloc

  2. Huitzilopochtli

  3. Quetzalcoatl

  4. Mictlantecuhtli


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tlaloc was the Aztec god of rain and thunder, often depicted as a figure with a mask or headdress adorned with lightning bolts and water symbols.

In Mayan mythology, who was the god of death and the underworld?

  1. Ah Puch

  2. Kukulkan

  3. Itzamna

  4. Chaac


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ah Puch was the Mayan god of death and the underworld, often depicted as a skeletal figure with a headdress adorned with skulls and bones.

In Polynesian mythology, what was the name of the goddess of fire and volcanoes?

  1. Pele

  2. Kane

  3. Lono

  4. Ku


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pele was the Polynesian goddess of fire and volcanoes, often depicted as a powerful and destructive deity associated with volcanic eruptions and lava flows.

In Native American mythology, who was the creator god of the Navajo people?

  1. Changing Woman

  2. Coyote

  3. Spider Woman

  4. Monster Slayer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Changing Woman was the creator god of the Navajo people, often associated with the earth, fertility, and the creation of life.

In African mythology, what was the name of the god of thunder and lightning?

  1. Shango

  2. Anansi

  3. Ogun

  4. Olokun


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shango was the African god of thunder and lightning, often depicted as a powerful and unpredictable deity associated with storms and natural disasters.

In Aboriginal Australian mythology, what was the name of the creator god of the Dreamtime?

  1. Baiame

  2. Bunjil

  3. Daramulun

  4. Gniya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Baiame was the creator god of the Dreamtime in Aboriginal Australian mythology, often associated with the creation of the world and the laws of nature.

In ancient Greek mythology, who was the messenger of the gods?

  1. Hermes

  2. Athena

  3. Ares

  4. Aphrodite


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hermes was the Greek messenger of the gods, often depicted as a young man with winged sandals and a winged hat, symbolizing his swiftness and ability to travel between the realms of the gods and mortals.

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