Mythological Psychology

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In Greek mythology, what psychological concept is represented by the story of Narcissus?

  1. Self-love and vanity

  2. Obsession and desire

  3. Hubris and pride

  4. Jealousy and envy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The story of Narcissus, who falls in love with his own reflection, symbolizes the psychological concept of self-love and vanity.

In Hindu mythology, what psychological concept is represented by the story of Arjuna's dilemma on the battlefield of Kurukshetra?

  1. Moral conflict and duty

  2. Existential angst and despair

  3. Spiritual awakening and enlightenment

  4. Love and compassion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The story of Arjuna's dilemma on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, where he must choose between his duty as a warrior and his moral obligations, represents the psychological concept of moral conflict and duty.

In Norse mythology, what psychological concept is represented by the story of Loki's trickery and mischief?

  1. Chaos and disorder

  2. Creativity and innovation

  3. Power and control

  4. Revenge and retribution


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The story of Loki's trickery and mischief, which often leads to chaos and disorder, represents the psychological concept of chaos and disorder.

In Egyptian mythology, what psychological concept is represented by the story of Osiris's death and resurrection?

  1. Life, death, and rebirth

  2. Good versus evil

  3. Order versus chaos

  4. Love and loss


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The story of Osiris's death and resurrection, which symbolizes the cycle of life, death, and rebirth, represents the psychological concept of life, death, and rebirth.

In Celtic mythology, what psychological concept is represented by the story of Cú Chulainn's berserker rage?

  1. Uncontrollable anger and violence

  2. Strength and courage

  3. Pride and arrogance

  4. Jealousy and envy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The story of Cú Chulainn's berserker rage, where he becomes a frenzied warrior with uncontrollable anger and violence, represents the psychological concept of uncontrollable anger and violence.

In Native American mythology, what psychological concept is represented by the story of the trickster figure Coyote?

  1. Chaos and disorder

  2. Creativity and innovation

  3. Wisdom and knowledge

  4. Love and compassion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The story of the trickster figure Coyote, who often causes chaos and disorder, represents the psychological concept of chaos and disorder.

In Mesopotamian mythology, what psychological concept is represented by the story of Gilgamesh's quest for immortality?

  1. Existential angst and despair

  2. Spiritual awakening and enlightenment

  3. Love and compassion

  4. Power and control


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The story of Gilgamesh's quest for immortality, which ultimately leads to existential angst and despair, represents the psychological concept of existential angst and despair.

In Greek mythology, what psychological concept is represented by the story of Prometheus's gift of fire to humanity?

  1. Knowledge and wisdom

  2. Creativity and innovation

  3. Hubris and pride

  4. Love and compassion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The story of Prometheus's gift of fire to humanity, which symbolizes the acquisition of knowledge and wisdom, represents the psychological concept of knowledge and wisdom.

In Hindu mythology, what psychological concept is represented by the story of Hanuman's devotion to Rama?

  1. Loyalty and devotion

  2. Strength and courage

  3. Wisdom and knowledge

  4. Love and compassion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The story of Hanuman's devotion to Rama, where he displays unwavering loyalty and devotion, represents the psychological concept of loyalty and devotion.

In Norse mythology, what psychological concept is represented by the story of Odin's sacrifice of an eye to gain wisdom?

  1. Knowledge and wisdom

  2. Power and control

  3. Hubris and pride

  4. Love and compassion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The story of Odin's sacrifice of an eye to gain wisdom, which symbolizes the pursuit of knowledge and wisdom, represents the psychological concept of knowledge and wisdom.

In Egyptian mythology, what psychological concept is represented by the story of Anubis, the god of the dead?

  1. Death and the afterlife

  2. Judgment and morality

  3. Order and chaos

  4. Love and loss


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The story of Anubis, the god of the dead, who guides souls to the afterlife, represents the psychological concept of death and the afterlife.

In Celtic mythology, what psychological concept is represented by the story of the Green Knight's challenge to King Arthur's court?

  1. Honor and chivalry

  2. Loyalty and devotion

  3. Strength and courage

  4. Love and compassion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The story of the Green Knight's challenge to King Arthur's court, which tests the honor and chivalry of the knights, represents the psychological concept of honor and chivalry.

In Native American mythology, what psychological concept is represented by the story of the Navajo creation myth?

  1. The origin of the universe

  2. The relationship between humans and nature

  3. The importance of harmony and balance

  4. Love and compassion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The story of the Navajo creation myth, which explains the origin of the universe and the creation of humans, represents the psychological concept of the origin of the universe.

In Mesopotamian mythology, what psychological concept is represented by the story of the Epic of Gilgamesh?

  1. Existential angst and despair

  2. The search for immortality

  3. The importance of friendship and loyalty

  4. Love and compassion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The story of the Epic of Gilgamesh, which explores themes of existential angst and despair, the search for immortality, and the importance of friendship and loyalty, represents the psychological concept of existential angst and despair.

In Greek mythology, what psychological concept is represented by the story of Pandora's box?

  1. Curiosity and its consequences

  2. The nature of evil and suffering

  3. The importance of hope

  4. Love and compassion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The story of Pandora's box, which explores the consequences of curiosity and the nature of evil and suffering, represents the psychological concept of curiosity and its consequences.

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