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Myths of the Origins of Human Customs and Traditions

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According to Greek mythology, who created the first woman, Pandora?

  1. Zeus

  2. Hephaestus

  3. Athena

  4. Aphrodite


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In Greek mythology, Hephaestus, the god of fire and metalworking, was tasked by Zeus to create the first woman, Pandora, out of clay.

In Norse mythology, what is the name of the god associated with poetry and wisdom?

  1. Odin

  2. Thor

  3. Loki

  4. Freya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Norse mythology, Odin is the god of wisdom, poetry, and death. He is often depicted with a raven and a spear.

In ancient Egyptian mythology, who was believed to be the god of the underworld?

  1. Osiris

  2. Anubis

  3. Ra

  4. Amun-Ra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In ancient Egyptian mythology, Osiris was the god of the underworld, the afterlife, and the dead. He was also associated with fertility and agriculture.

According to Chinese mythology, what is the name of the goddess associated with the moon?

  1. Chang'e

  2. Nuwa

  3. Heng'e

  4. Xiwangmu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Chinese mythology, Chang'e is the goddess of the moon and immortality. She is often depicted as a beautiful woman with a rabbit companion.

In Mayan mythology, what is the name of the god associated with rain and thunder?

  1. Chaac

  2. Kukulkan

  3. Itzamna

  4. Hunab Ku


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Mayan mythology, Chaac is the god of rain, thunder, and lightning. He is often depicted as a man with a long nose and a lightning bolt in his hand.

In Aztec mythology, what is the name of the god associated with the sun?

  1. Huitzilopochtli

  2. Quetzalcoatl

  3. Tezcatlipoca

  4. Xipe Totec


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Aztec mythology, Huitzilopochtli is the god of the sun, war, and sacrifice. He is often depicted as a young man with a hummingbird headdress.

In Japanese mythology, what is the name of the goddess associated with the sun?

  1. Amaterasu

  2. Tsukuyomi

  3. Susanoo

  4. Izanagi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Japanese mythology, Amaterasu is the goddess of the sun and the universe. She is often depicted as a beautiful woman with a radiant aura.

In Polynesian mythology, what is the name of the god associated with the sea?

  1. Kanaloa

  2. Lono

  3. Kane

  4. Ku


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Polynesian mythology, Kanaloa is the god of the sea, earthquakes, and the underworld. He is often depicted as a giant octopus or a sea serpent.

In Native American mythology, what is the name of the trickster god?

  1. Coyote

  2. Raven

  3. Loki

  4. Anansi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Native American mythology, Coyote is a common trickster god. He is often depicted as a clever and mischievous animal who plays tricks on other animals and humans.

In African mythology, what is the name of the god associated with the sky and thunder?

  1. Shango

  2. Ogun

  3. Oya

  4. Orunmila


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In African mythology, Shango is the god of thunder, lightning, and storms. He is often depicted as a powerful and unpredictable deity.

In Celtic mythology, what is the name of the god associated with the sun?

  1. Lugh

  2. Dagda

  3. Morrigan

  4. Cernunnos


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Celtic mythology, Lugh is the god of the sun, light, and skills. He is often depicted as a young and handsome warrior.

In Slavic mythology, what is the name of the god associated with fire and the forge?

  1. Svarog

  2. Perun

  3. Veles

  4. Dazhbog


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Slavic mythology, Svarog is the god of fire, the forge, and metalworking. He is often depicted as a blacksmith or a craftsman.

In Mesopotamian mythology, what is the name of the goddess associated with love and beauty?

  1. Inanna

  2. Ishtar

  3. Ereshkigal

  4. Tiamat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Mesopotamian mythology, Inanna is the goddess of love, beauty, and war. She is often depicted as a beautiful and powerful woman.

In Hindu mythology, what is the name of the god associated with creation and destruction?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Ganesha


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In Hindu mythology, Shiva is the god of destruction and transformation. He is often depicted as a powerful and ascetic deity.

In Buddhist mythology, what is the name of the bodhisattva associated with compassion and mercy?

  1. Avalokiteshvara

  2. Manjushri

  3. Vajrapani

  4. Maitreya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Buddhist mythology, Avalokiteshvara is the bodhisattva of compassion and mercy. He is often depicted as a beautiful and compassionate deity with multiple arms.

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