Myths of Dragons and Serpents

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In Greek mythology, what is the name of the dragon that guarded the Golden Fleece?

  1. Ladon

  2. Python

  3. Hydra

  4. Chimera


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ladon was a hundred-headed dragon that guarded the Golden Fleece in the garden of the Hesperides.

In Norse mythology, what is the name of the serpent that encircles the world and bites its own tail?

  1. Jörmungandr

  2. Nidhogg

  3. Fafnir

  4. Sleipnir


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jörmungandr is a giant serpent that encircles the world and bites its own tail. It is one of the three children of Loki and Angrboda.

In Chinese mythology, what is the name of the dragon that is said to bring good luck and prosperity?

  1. Shenlong

  2. Yinglong

  3. Zulong

  4. Tianlong


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shenlong is a benevolent dragon that is said to bring good luck and prosperity. It is often depicted as a green or blue dragon with a long, serpentine body.

In Japanese mythology, what is the name of the eight-headed dragon that was slain by the god Susanoo?

  1. Yamata no Orochi

  2. Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi

  3. Amaterasu

  4. Tsukuyomi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yamata no Orochi was an eight-headed dragon that was slain by the god Susanoo. Susanoo used the sword Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi to defeat the dragon.

In Aztec mythology, what is the name of the feathered serpent god?

  1. Quetzalcoatl

  2. Huitzilopochtli

  3. Tlaloc

  4. Xipe Totec


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Quetzalcoatl is a feathered serpent god who is associated with wind, rain, and agriculture. He is one of the most important gods in Aztec mythology.

In Mayan mythology, what is the name of the serpent god who is associated with the underworld?

  1. Kukulkan

  2. Itzamna

  3. Hunab Ku

  4. Ix Chel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kukulkan is a serpent god who is associated with the underworld. He is often depicted as a feathered serpent with a human head.

In Hindu mythology, what is the name of the serpent god who is associated with the preservation of the universe?

  1. Vishnu

  2. Shiva

  3. Brahma

  4. Indra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vishnu is a serpent god who is associated with the preservation of the universe. He is often depicted as a blue-skinned god with four arms.

In Egyptian mythology, what is the name of the serpent god who is associated with chaos and darkness?

  1. Apep

  2. Ra

  3. Osiris

  4. Isis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Apep is a serpent god who is associated with chaos and darkness. He is often depicted as a giant snake with a red body and a black head.

In Greek mythology, what is the name of the serpent-haired monster who was slain by the hero Perseus?

  1. Medusa

  2. Gorgon

  3. Euryale

  4. Stheno


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Medusa was a serpent-haired monster who was slain by the hero Perseus. Perseus used the shield of Athena to reflect Medusa's gaze, which turned her to stone.

In Norse mythology, what is the name of the serpent that gnaws at the roots of the world tree Yggdrasil?

  1. Nidhogg

  2. Jörmungandr

  3. Fafnir

  4. Sleipnir


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nidhogg is a serpent that gnaws at the roots of the world tree Yggdrasil. It is one of the three children of Loki and Angrboda.

In Chinese mythology, what is the name of the dragon that is said to be the ancestor of all dragons?

  1. Shenlong

  2. Yinglong

  3. Zulong

  4. Tianlong


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Zulong is a dragon that is said to be the ancestor of all dragons. It is a powerful and benevolent dragon that is often depicted as a golden dragon with a long, serpentine body.

In Japanese mythology, what is the name of the dragon that is said to be the guardian of the sacred sword Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi?

  1. Yamata no Orochi

  2. Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi

  3. Amaterasu

  4. Tsukuyomi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yamata no Orochi is a dragon that is said to be the guardian of the sacred sword Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi. It is an eight-headed dragon that was slain by the god Susanoo.

In Aztec mythology, what is the name of the serpent god who is associated with fire and destruction?

  1. Quetzalcoatl

  2. Huitzilopochtli

  3. Tlaloc

  4. Xipe Totec


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Huitzilopochtli is a serpent god who is associated with fire and destruction. He is the patron god of the Aztecs and is often depicted as a blue-skinned god with a hummingbird headdress.

In Mayan mythology, what is the name of the serpent god who is associated with the creation of the world?

  1. Kukulkan

  2. Itzamna

  3. Hunab Ku

  4. Ix Chel


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Itzamna is a serpent god who is associated with the creation of the world. He is often depicted as an old man with a long beard and a serpent's body.

In Hindu mythology, what is the name of the serpent god who is associated with the underworld?

  1. Vishnu

  2. Shiva

  3. Brahma

  4. Indra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Shiva is a serpent god who is associated with the underworld. He is often depicted as a blue-skinned god with a third eye on his forehead.

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