Myths of Fairies and Elves

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In Celtic mythology, fairies are often associated with what natural element?

  1. Fire

  2. Water

  3. Air

  4. Earth


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Fairies are often depicted as airy creatures, associated with the wind and the sky.

According to Norse mythology, elves are divided into two main groups. What are they?

  1. Light Elves and Dark Elves

  2. Sea Elves and Wood Elves

  3. High Elves and Low Elves

  4. Wild Elves and Tame Elves


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Norse mythology, elves are divided into two main groups: the light elves, who are associated with light, beauty, and goodness, and the dark elves, who are associated with darkness, ugliness, and evil.

In English folklore, fairies are often depicted as mischievous creatures who enjoy playing tricks on humans. What is one common type of trick they are known for?

  1. Stealing children

  2. Leading people astray

  3. Causing nightmares

  4. Granting wishes


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Fairies are often depicted as leading people astray, causing them to get lost or confused.

In Scottish folklore, the selkies are a type of fairy that can transform into what animal?

  1. Seal

  2. Dolphin

  3. Whale

  4. Otter


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Selkies are mythical creatures that are half-human, half-seal. They can transform between human and seal form by shedding their seal skin.

In Irish mythology, the Tuatha Dé Danann are a race of supernatural beings who are often associated with what?

  1. Magic

  2. Music

  3. Healing

  4. Warfare


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Tuatha Dé Danann are known for their magical powers, which they use to control the forces of nature and perform miracles.

In Germanic mythology, the svartálfar are a type of elf that is associated with what?

  1. Darkness

  2. Fire

  3. Water

  4. Earth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The svartálfar are dark elves who are associated with darkness and the underworld.

In Welsh mythology, the Tylwyth Teg are a type of fairy that is known for what?

  1. Their beauty

  2. Their mischievous nature

  3. Their love of music

  4. Their healing powers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Tylwyth Teg are known for their exceptional beauty and their love of music and dancing.

In Scandinavian folklore, the huldra is a type of fairy that is known for what?

  1. Her long, flowing hair

  2. Her ability to shapeshift

  3. Her love of dancing

  4. Her mischievous nature


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The huldra is a beautiful fairy with long, flowing hair that she uses to lure men to her.

In English folklore, the brownie is a type of fairy that is known for what?

  1. Its helpful nature

  2. Its mischievous nature

  3. Its love of music

  4. Its healing powers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brownies are known for being helpful creatures who perform household chores and tasks for humans.

In Celtic mythology, the leprechaun is a type of fairy that is known for what?

  1. Its love of gold

  2. Its mischievous nature

  3. Its love of music

  4. Its healing powers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Leprechauns are known for being mischievous creatures who love to play tricks on humans and hide their pots of gold.

In Norse mythology, the álfar are a type of elf that is associated with what?

  1. Light

  2. Darkness

  3. Fire

  4. Water


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The álfar are light elves who are associated with light, beauty, and goodness.

In Irish mythology, the banshee is a type of fairy that is known for what?

  1. Its wailing cry

  2. Its love of music

  3. Its healing powers

  4. Its mischievous nature


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Banshees are known for their wailing cries, which are said to foretell death.

In English folklore, the pooka is a type of fairy that is known for what?

  1. Its ability to shapeshift

  2. Its love of music

  3. Its healing powers

  4. Its mischievous nature


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pookas are known for their ability to shapeshift into various animals, such as horses, dogs, and cats.

In Scottish folklore, the kelpie is a type of fairy that is known for what?

  1. Its ability to shapeshift

  2. Its love of music

  3. Its healing powers

  4. Its mischievous nature


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kelpies are known for their ability to shapeshift into horses and lure people to their deaths by drowning them in rivers.

In Welsh mythology, the gwragedd annwn are a type of fairy that is known for what?

  1. Their beauty

  2. Their love of music

  3. Their healing powers

  4. Their mischievous nature


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The gwragedd annwn are beautiful fairies who are said to live in the Otherworld.

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