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Myths of the Origins of Medicine and Healing

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According to Greek mythology, who was the god of healing?

  1. Zeus

  2. Apollo

  3. Asclepius

  4. Hermes


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Asclepius was the Greek god of healing and medicine, often depicted with a staff entwined with a serpent.

In Egyptian mythology, which goddess was associated with healing and childbirth?

  1. Isis

  2. Hathor

  3. Nephthys

  4. Sekhmet


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Isis was the Egyptian goddess of healing, magic, and childbirth, often depicted with wings and a headdress adorned with a throne.

In Norse mythology, who was the god of healing and fertility?

  1. Odin

  2. Thor

  3. Loki

  4. Freyr


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Freyr was the Norse god of healing, fertility, and prosperity, often depicted with a boar and a sword.

In Roman mythology, which god was associated with healing and medicine?

  1. Jupiter

  2. Mars

  3. Apollo

  4. Aesculapius


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Aesculapius was the Roman god of healing and medicine, often depicted with a staff entwined with a serpent.

In Celtic mythology, who was the god of healing and the underworld?

  1. Cernunnos

  2. Lugh

  3. Ogma

  4. ManannĂ¡n mac Lir


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cernunnos was the Celtic god of healing, the underworld, and fertility, often depicted with antlers and a serpent.

In Babylonian mythology, which god was associated with healing and magic?

  1. Marduk

  2. Ishtar

  3. Ea

  4. Nergal


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ea was the Babylonian god of healing, magic, and wisdom, often depicted with a beard and a fish-like tail.

In Hindu mythology, who was the god of healing and medicine?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Dhanvantari


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dhanvantari was the Hindu god of healing and medicine, often depicted with a pot of nectar and a leech.

In Chinese mythology, which goddess was associated with healing and childbirth?

  1. Nuwa

  2. Chang'e

  3. Heng'e

  4. Xi Wangmu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nuwa was the Chinese goddess of healing, childbirth, and creation, often depicted as a serpent-tailed woman.

In Japanese mythology, who was the god of healing and medicine?

  1. Amaterasu

  2. Susanoo

  3. Tsukuyomi

  4. Okuninushi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Okuninushi was the Japanese god of healing, medicine, and agriculture, often depicted with a snake and a staff.

In Aztec mythology, which god was associated with healing and childbirth?

  1. Huitzilopochtli

  2. Quetzalcoatl

  3. Tezcatlipoca

  4. Xochiquetzal


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Xochiquetzal was the Aztec goddess of healing, childbirth, and beauty, often depicted with flowers and butterflies.

In Mayan mythology, who was the god of healing and medicine?

  1. Itzamna

  2. Ah Puch

  3. Kukulcan

  4. Ix Chel


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ix Chel was the Mayan goddess of healing, childbirth, and weaving, often depicted with a rabbit and a jaguar.

In Inca mythology, which god was associated with healing and medicine?

  1. Viracocha

  2. Inti

  3. Pachamama

  4. Supay


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Pachamama was the Inca goddess of healing, fertility, and the earth, often depicted with a serpent and a pot.

In Native American mythology, which spirit was associated with healing and medicine?

  1. Coyote

  2. Raven

  3. Bear

  4. Thunderbird


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bear was often revered as a spirit of healing and medicine in various Native American cultures, associated with strength and protection.

In African mythology, which deity was associated with healing and childbirth?

  1. Anansi

  2. Ogun

  3. Shango

  4. Oshun


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Oshun was the African goddess of healing, childbirth, and love, often depicted with a mirror and a fan.

In Aboriginal Australian mythology, which being was associated with healing and medicine?

  1. Bunjil

  2. Baiame

  3. Daramulun

  4. Gulgari


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Daramulun was the Aboriginal Australian being associated with healing and medicine, often depicted as a rainbow serpent.

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