Myths of Music and Dance

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According to Greek mythology, who was the god of music and dance?

  1. Zeus

  2. Apollo

  3. Dionysus

  4. Hermes


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Apollo was the Greek god of music, dance, poetry, and prophecy.

In Hindu mythology, which goddess is associated with music and dance?

  1. Saraswati

  2. Lakshmi

  3. Durga

  4. Kali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Saraswati is the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, and the arts.

What is the name of the mythical musician who could charm animals and even inanimate objects with his music?

  1. Orpheus

  2. Amphion

  3. Arion

  4. Pan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Orpheus was a legendary Greek musician and poet whose music was said to have such power that it could move mountains and tame wild beasts.

In Chinese mythology, which legendary emperor is credited with inventing music?

  1. Fu Xi

  2. Shennong

  3. Huangdi

  4. Yao


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Huangdi, also known as the Yellow Emperor, is said to have invented music and created the first musical instruments in Chinese mythology.

According to Norse mythology, what is the name of the god who is associated with poetry and music?

  1. Odin

  2. Thor

  3. Loki

  4. Freyr


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Odin, the chief god of the Norse pantheon, is also associated with poetry, wisdom, and music.

In Egyptian mythology, which goddess is often depicted playing the sistrum, a musical instrument?

  1. Isis

  2. Hathor

  3. Nephthys

  4. Sekhmet


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hathor, the Egyptian goddess of love, beauty, and music, is often depicted playing the sistrum, a percussion instrument.

What is the name of the mythical musician who was said to have played the lyre so beautifully that he could make the sun stand still?

  1. Amphion

  2. Arion

  3. Orpheus

  4. Pan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amphion was a legendary Greek musician and builder who was said to have used his music to build the walls of Thebes.

In Celtic mythology, which god is associated with music and healing?

  1. Lugh

  2. Dagda

  3. Nuada

  4. ManannĂ¡n mac Lir


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lugh, the Celtic god of the sun, is also associated with music, healing, and craftsmanship.

What is the name of the mythical musician who was said to have been able to play any instrument he touched?

  1. Orpheus

  2. Amphion

  3. Arion

  4. Pan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Arion was a legendary Greek musician and poet who was said to have been able to play any instrument he touched, and who was rescued from drowning by a dolphin.

In Japanese mythology, which goddess is associated with music and dance?

  1. Amaterasu

  2. Tsukuyomi

  3. Susanoo

  4. Inari


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amaterasu, the Japanese goddess of the sun, is also associated with music and dance.

What is the name of the mythical musician who was said to have been able to charm even the gods with his music?

  1. Orpheus

  2. Amphion

  3. Arion

  4. Pan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pan, the Greek god of the wild, is also associated with music and is said to have been able to charm even the gods with his music.

In Native American mythology, which god is associated with music and dance?

  1. Coyote

  2. Raven

  3. Thunderbird

  4. Great Spirit


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Coyote, a trickster figure in Native American mythology, is also associated with music and dance.

What is the name of the mythical musician who was said to have been able to make trees dance?

  1. Orpheus

  2. Amphion

  3. Arion

  4. Pan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Amphion was a legendary Greek musician and builder who was said to have used his music to build the walls of Thebes.

In African mythology, which god is associated with music and dance?

  1. Anansi

  2. Legba

  3. Shango

  4. Ogun


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Shango, the African god of thunder and lightning, is also associated with music and dance.

What is the name of the mythical musician who was said to have been able to make animals talk?

  1. Orpheus

  2. Amphion

  3. Arion

  4. Pan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Orpheus was a legendary Greek musician and poet whose music was said to have such power that it could move mountains and tame wild beasts.

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