Myths of Giants and Dwarves

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In Greek mythology, who was the leader of the Titans, a race of powerful giants?

  1. Zeus

  2. Poseidon

  3. Hades

  4. Cronus


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cronus was the leader of the Titans and the father of Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, and other Olympian gods.

In Norse mythology, what was the name of the giant who was tricked by the god Thor into drinking from a magical horn that made him grow so large that he burst?

  1. Loki

  2. Odin

  3. Hrungnir

  4. Fenrir


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hrungnir was a giant who challenged Thor to a duel and was tricked into drinking from a magical horn that made him grow so large that he burst.

In Celtic mythology, what was the name of the race of dwarves who were known for their skill in metalworking and craftsmanship?

  1. Leprechauns

  2. Gnomes

  3. Trolls

  4. Fir Bolg


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Fir Bolg were a race of dwarves in Celtic mythology who were known for their skill in metalworking and craftsmanship.

In Germanic mythology, what was the name of the giant who was said to have been killed by the hero Siegfried?

  1. Fafnir

  2. Loki

  3. Odin

  4. Thor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fafnir was a giant who was said to have been killed by the hero Siegfried in Germanic mythology.

In Japanese mythology, what was the name of the giant catfish that was said to cause earthquakes when it moved?

  1. Namazu

  2. Kappa

  3. Tengu

  4. Oni


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Namazu was a giant catfish in Japanese mythology that was said to cause earthquakes when it moved.

In Hindu mythology, what was the name of the giant demon who was defeated by the god Vishnu?

  1. Ravana

  2. Kumbhakarna

  3. Vibhishana

  4. Indrajit


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ravana was a giant demon in Hindu mythology who was defeated by the god Vishnu.

In Maori mythology, what was the name of the giant who was said to have created the North Island of New Zealand?

  1. Maui

  2. Rangi

  3. Papa

  4. Tane


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maui was a giant in Maori mythology who was said to have created the North Island of New Zealand.

In Native American mythology, what was the name of the giant who was said to have been created from the blood of a slain god?

  1. Wendigo

  2. Sasquatch

  3. Thunderbird

  4. Coyote


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wendigo was a giant in Native American mythology who was said to have been created from the blood of a slain god.

In African mythology, what was the name of the giant who was said to have been the first king of the Yoruba people?

  1. Oduduwa

  2. Orunmila

  3. Eshu

  4. Shango


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Oduduwa was a giant in African mythology who was said to have been the first king of the Yoruba people.

In Aboriginal Australian mythology, what was the name of the giant who was said to have created the world by singing?

  1. Bunjil

  2. Baiame

  3. Daramulun

  4. Gulgari


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bunjil was a giant in Aboriginal Australian mythology who was said to have created the world by singing.

In Polynesian mythology, what was the name of the giant who was said to have been the father of the demigod Maui?

  1. Tane

  2. Rongo

  3. Tangaroa

  4. Tu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tane was a giant in Polynesian mythology who was said to have been the father of the demigod Maui.

In Mesopotamian mythology, what was the name of the giant who was said to have been the guardian of the underworld?

  1. Nergal

  2. Ereshkigal

  3. Namtar

  4. Galla


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nergal was a giant in Mesopotamian mythology who was said to have been the guardian of the underworld.

In Egyptian mythology, what was the name of the giant who was said to have been the god of chaos and darkness?

  1. Apophis

  2. Ra

  3. Osiris

  4. Anubis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Apophis was a giant in Egyptian mythology who was said to have been the god of chaos and darkness.

In Aztec mythology, what was the name of the giant who was said to have been the god of fire and destruction?

  1. Xiuhtecuhtli

  2. Tlaloc

  3. Quetzalcoatl

  4. Huitzilopochtli


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Xiuhtecuhtli was a giant in Aztec mythology who was said to have been the god of fire and destruction.

In Inca mythology, what was the name of the giant who was said to have been the creator of the world?

  1. Viracocha

  2. Pachamama

  3. Inti

  4. Mama Quilla


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Viracocha was a giant in Inca mythology who was said to have been the creator of the world.

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