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Myths of the Origins of Animals and Plants

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According to Greek mythology, who created the first woman from clay?

  1. Prometheus

  2. Zeus

  3. Hephaestus

  4. Athena


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Greek mythology, Prometheus was the Titan who created the first humans from clay and water.

In Norse mythology, what is the name of the giant wolf that is destined to devour the sun during Ragnarök?

  1. Fenrir

  2. Jörmungandr

  3. Hel

  4. Loki


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fenrir is a giant wolf in Norse mythology who is destined to devour the sun during Ragnarök, the end of the world.

According to Egyptian mythology, what animal was associated with the god Anubis?

  1. Jackal

  2. Cat

  3. Ibis

  4. Scarab


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Egyptian mythology, Anubis was the god of the dead and the underworld, and he was often depicted with the head of a jackal.

In Hindu mythology, what is the name of the elephant-headed god of wisdom and prosperity?

  1. Ganesha

  2. Shiva

  3. Vishnu

  4. Brahma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ganesha is the Hindu god of wisdom and prosperity, and he is often depicted with the head of an elephant.

According to Chinese mythology, what is the name of the mythical creature that is said to be the ancestor of all dragons?

  1. Yinglong

  2. Shenlong

  3. Fuxi

  4. Nuwa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yinglong is a mythical creature in Chinese mythology that is said to be the ancestor of all dragons.

In Japanese mythology, what is the name of the eight-headed serpent that was slain by the god Susanoo?

  1. Yamata no Orochi

  2. Orochi

  3. Susanoo

  4. Amaterasu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yamata no Orochi is an eight-headed serpent in Japanese mythology that was slain by the god Susanoo.

According to Maori mythology, what is the name of the demigod who brought fire to humanity?

  1. Maui

  2. Rangi

  3. Papa

  4. Tāne


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maui is a demigod in Maori mythology who is credited with bringing fire to humanity.

In Aztec mythology, what is the name of the god of rain, thunder, and lightning?

  1. Tlaloc

  2. Huitzilopochtli

  3. Quetzalcoatl

  4. Xolotl


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tlaloc is the Aztec god of rain, thunder, and lightning.

According to Inca mythology, what is the name of the sun god?

  1. Inti

  2. Viracocha

  3. Pachamama

  4. Mama Quilla


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Inti is the Inca sun god.

In Mayan mythology, what is the name of the god of maize and agriculture?

  1. Yum Kaax

  2. Kukulcan

  3. Chac

  4. Ix Chel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yum Kaax is the Mayan god of maize and agriculture.

According to Greek mythology, what is the name of the goddess of the harvest and agriculture?

  1. Demeter

  2. Persephone

  3. Athena

  4. Artemis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Demeter is the Greek goddess of the harvest and agriculture.

In Roman mythology, what is the name of the god of wine and revelry?

  1. Bacchus

  2. Jupiter

  3. Mars

  4. Apollo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bacchus is the Roman god of wine and revelry.

According to Egyptian mythology, what is the name of the god of the Nile River?

  1. Hapi

  2. Osiris

  3. Isis

  4. Ra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hapi is the Egyptian god of the Nile River.

In Norse mythology, what is the name of the goddess of love and beauty?

  1. Freyja

  2. Frigg

  3. Sif

  4. Idunn


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Freyja is the Norse goddess of love and beauty.

According to Hindu mythology, what is the name of the god of fire?

  1. Agni

  2. Shiva

  3. Vishnu

  4. Brahma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Agni is the Hindu god of fire.

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