Myths of Healing and Medicine

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In Greek mythology, who was the god of healing?

  1. Zeus

  2. Apollo

  3. Hades

  4. Poseidon


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Apollo was the Greek god of healing, music, and prophecy.

In Roman mythology, who was the goddess of healing?

  1. Juno

  2. Minerva

  3. Venus

  4. Salus


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Salus was the Roman goddess of healing, well-being, and prosperity.

In Egyptian mythology, who was the god of healing?

  1. Ra

  2. Osiris

  3. Thoth

  4. Imhotep


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Imhotep was the Egyptian god of healing and medicine, and is considered to be the father of medicine.

In Chinese mythology, who was the goddess of healing?

  1. Guanyin

  2. Nüwa

  3. Chang'e

  4. Xi Wangmu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Guanyin is the Chinese goddess of compassion and mercy, and is often invoked for healing and protection.

In Hindu mythology, who was the god of healing?

  1. Vishnu

  2. Shiva

  3. Brahma

  4. Dhanvantari


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dhanvantari is the Hindu god of healing and medicine, and is often depicted holding a pot of nectar.

In Norse mythology, who was the goddess of healing?

  1. Freyja

  2. Frigg

  3. Idunn

  4. Sif


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Idunn is the Norse goddess of youth and healing, and is the keeper of the apples of immortality.

In Celtic mythology, who was the god of healing?

  1. Lugh

  2. Dagda

  3. Ogma

  4. Manannán mac Lir


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lugh is the Celtic god of healing, craftsmanship, and the sun.

In Native American mythology, who was the god of healing?

  1. Coyote

  2. Raven

  3. Manitou

  4. Great Spirit


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Manitou is the Native American spirit of the universe, and is often invoked for healing and protection.

In African mythology, who was the god of healing?

  1. Anansi

  2. Ogun

  3. Shango

  4. Oya


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ogun is the African god of iron, war, and healing.

In Aboriginal Australian mythology, who was the god of healing?

  1. Baiame

  2. Daramulun

  3. Bunjil

  4. Gulgala


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Daramulun is the Aboriginal Australian god of healing and creation.

In Maori mythology, who was the god of healing?

  1. Rongo

  2. Tane

  3. Tu

  4. Lono


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rongo is the Maori god of peace, agriculture, and healing.

In Polynesian mythology, who was the god of healing?

  1. Kane

  2. Lono

  3. Ku

  4. Kanaloa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kane is the Polynesian god of creation, light, and healing.

In Mesopotamian mythology, who was the god of healing?

  1. Ea

  2. Enki

  3. Ninhursag

  4. Inanna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ea is the Mesopotamian god of water, wisdom, and healing.

In Babylonian mythology, who was the god of healing?

  1. Marduk

  2. Nabu

  3. Gudea

  4. Ninurta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Gudea is the Babylonian god of healing and construction.

In Assyrian mythology, who was the god of healing?

  1. Ashur

  2. Ishtar

  3. Adad

  4. Nusku


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nusku is the Assyrian god of fire, light, and healing.

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