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Eldritch Abominations: Unveiling the Cosmic Horrors of Lovecraftian Mythos

Description: Embark on a journey through the cosmic horrors of Lovecraft's universe. Test your knowledge of the Eldritch Abominations that lurk beyond the veil of reality.
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In Lovecraft's mythology, what is the name of the ancient city built by an alien race beneath the Pacific Ocean?

  1. R'lyeh

  2. Atlantis

  3. Mu

  4. Lemuria


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

R'lyeh is a sunken city located beneath the Pacific Ocean, where the sleeping entity Cthulhu lies dormant.

Which of these is NOT an Outer God in the Lovecraftian Mythos?

  1. Azathoth

  2. Yog-Sothoth

  3. Nyarlathotep

  4. Cthulhu


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cthulhu is a Great Old One, not an Outer God. Outer Gods are cosmic entities beyond human comprehension.

What is the name of the ancient tome that contains the forbidden knowledge of the Old Ones?

  1. Necronomicon

  2. Book of Shadows

  3. Malleus Maleficarum

  4. Codex Gigas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Necronomicon is a fictional grimoire that appears in Lovecraft's stories, containing ancient and dangerous knowledge.

Which of these is NOT a Great Old One in the Lovecraftian Mythos?

  1. Cthulhu

  2. Hastur

  3. Yog-Sothoth

  4. Dagon


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Yog-Sothoth is an Outer God, not a Great Old One. Great Old Ones are powerful entities that once ruled Earth.

In Lovecraft's story 'The Call of Cthulhu', what is the name of the cult that worships Cthulhu?

  1. The Cult of Cthulhu

  2. The Esoteric Order of Dagon

  3. The Brotherhood of the Black Pharaoh

  4. The Order of the Silver Twilight


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Cult of Cthulhu is a group of individuals who worship the sleeping entity Cthulhu.

What is the name of the alien race that created the Shoggoths?

  1. The Great Old Ones

  2. The Outer Gods

  3. The Mi-Go

  4. The Yith


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Great Old Ones created the Shoggoths as their servants.

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of the Deep Ones in Lovecraft's mythology?

  1. Fish-like appearance

  2. Ability to breathe underwater

  3. Worship of Dagon

  4. Ability to shapeshift


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Deep Ones do not possess the ability to shapeshift.

What is the name of the entity that is said to be the embodiment of chaos and madness in the Lovecraftian Mythos?

  1. Azathoth

  2. Yog-Sothoth

  3. Nyarlathotep

  4. Cthulhu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Azathoth is the ultimate cosmic entity in the Lovecraftian Mythos, representing chaos and madness.

In Lovecraft's story 'The Dunwich Horror', what is the name of the ancient tome that Wilbur Whateley seeks?

  1. Necronomicon

  2. Book of Shadows

  3. Malleus Maleficarum

  4. Codex Gigas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wilbur Whateley seeks the Necronomicon to gain forbidden knowledge and power.

Which of these is NOT a location associated with the Lovecraftian Mythos?

  1. Dunwich

  2. Innsmouth

  3. Arkham

  4. Miskatonic University


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Miskatonic University is a fictional university in Lovecraft's stories, not a location associated with the Mythos.

What is the name of the entity that is said to be the 'Messenger of the Outer Gods' in the Lovecraftian Mythos?

  1. Azathoth

  2. Yog-Sothoth

  3. Nyarlathotep

  4. Cthulhu


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Nyarlathotep is the 'Messenger of the Outer Gods' and often takes human form to interact with mortals.

In Lovecraft's story 'The Shadow Over Innsmouth', what is the name of the ancient race that inhabits the town of Innsmouth?

  1. The Deep Ones

  2. The Shoggoths

  3. The Mi-Go

  4. The Yith


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Deep Ones are an ancient race of fish-like humanoids that inhabit the town of Innsmouth.

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of the Mi-Go in Lovecraft's mythology?

  1. Fungus-like appearance

  2. Ability to travel through dimensions

  3. Worship of Yog-Sothoth

  4. Ability to communicate telepathically


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Mi-Go do not worship Yog-Sothoth.

What is the name of the entity that is said to be the 'Sleeping God' in the Lovecraftian Mythos?

  1. Azathoth

  2. Yog-Sothoth

  3. Nyarlathotep

  4. Cthulhu


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cthulhu is the 'Sleeping God' who lies dormant beneath the Pacific Ocean.

In Lovecraft's story 'The Colour Out of Space', what is the name of the alien entity that crashes to Earth?

  1. Azathoth

  2. Yog-Sothoth

  3. Nyarlathotep

  4. Cthulhu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Azathoth, in the form of a color out of space, crashes to Earth in the story.

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