Myths of Justice and Retribution

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In Greek mythology, who was the goddess of justice and order?

  1. Athena

  2. Hera

  3. Themis

  4. Nike


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Themis was the goddess of justice and order in Greek mythology, often depicted as a blindfolded woman holding scales.

In Norse mythology, what was the name of the god of justice and law?

  1. Odin

  2. Thor

  3. Loki

  4. Tyr


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tyr was the god of justice and law in Norse mythology, known for his strength and sense of honor.

In Egyptian mythology, who was the god of justice and the underworld?

  1. Anubis

  2. Osiris

  3. Ra

  4. Thoth


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Osiris was the god of justice and the underworld in Egyptian mythology, often depicted as a mummified figure with a crook and flail.

In Roman mythology, what was the name of the goddess of vengeance and retribution?

  1. Juno

  2. Venus

  3. Minerva

  4. Nemesis


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nemesis was the goddess of vengeance and retribution in Roman mythology, often depicted as a winged woman with a sword and scales.

In Hindu mythology, who was the god of justice and righteousness?

  1. Vishnu

  2. Shiva

  3. Brahma

  4. Yama


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Yama was the god of justice and righteousness in Hindu mythology, often depicted as a stern figure with a staff and a noose.

In Chinese mythology, what was the name of the goddess of justice and mercy?

  1. Guan Yin

  2. Xi Wangmu

  3. Nu Wa

  4. Chang'e


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Guan Yin was the goddess of justice and mercy in Chinese mythology, often depicted as a compassionate figure with a lotus flower.

In Japanese mythology, who was the god of justice and thunder?

  1. Susanoo

  2. Amaterasu

  3. Tsukuyomi

  4. Raijin


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Raijin was the god of justice and thunder in Japanese mythology, often depicted as a fearsome figure with a drum and a hammer.

In Celtic mythology, what was the name of the god of justice and the sun?

  1. Lugh

  2. Dagda

  3. Morrigan

  4. Cernunnos


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lugh was the god of justice and the sun in Celtic mythology, often depicted as a skilled warrior and craftsman.

In Native American mythology, who was the god of justice and the underworld?

  1. Coyote

  2. Raven

  3. Thunderbird

  4. Great Spirit


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Coyote was the god of justice and the underworld in Native American mythology, often depicted as a trickster figure with a sense of humor.

In African mythology, what was the name of the god of justice and the sky?

  1. Nyame

  2. Anansi

  3. Ogun

  4. Shango


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nyame was the god of justice and the sky in African mythology, often depicted as a benevolent figure who created the world.

In Aboriginal Australian mythology, who was the ancestral being responsible for justice and punishment?

  1. Bunjil

  2. Baiame

  3. Daramulan

  4. Gnowee


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Baiame was the ancestral being responsible for justice and punishment in Aboriginal Australian mythology, often depicted as a powerful creator and lawgiver.

In Polynesian mythology, what was the name of the god of justice and the sea?

  1. Kane

  2. Lono

  3. Ku

  4. Kanaloa


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kanaloa was the god of justice and the sea in Polynesian mythology, often depicted as a powerful and mysterious figure.

In Mesopotamian mythology, who was the god of justice and the underworld?

  1. Anu

  2. Enlil

  3. Ea

  4. Nergal


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nergal was the god of justice and the underworld in Mesopotamian mythology, often depicted as a fierce and powerful deity.

In Aztec mythology, what was the name of the god of justice and the sun?

  1. Huitzilopochtli

  2. Quetzalcoatl

  3. Tezcatlipoca

  4. Xipe Totec


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Huitzilopochtli was the god of justice and the sun in Aztec mythology, often depicted as a powerful warrior and creator.

In Inca mythology, who was the god of justice and the underworld?

  1. Viracocha

  2. Inti

  3. Pachamama

  4. Supay


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Supay was the god of justice and the underworld in Inca mythology, often depicted as a fearsome and powerful deity.

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