Myths Related to Art and Architecture
Myths of Art and Architecture
Questions
Which ancient Greek myth tells the story of a sculptor who falls in love with his own creation?
- Pygmalion and Galatea
- Orpheus and Eurydice
- Daedalus and Icarus
- Sisyphus and the Boulder
In Greek mythology, who was the god of fire and metalworking?
- Hephaestus
- Zeus
- Poseidon
- Hades
Which ancient Egyptian myth tells the story of a goddess who is depicted as a winged woman with the head of a lion?
- Sekhmet
- Isis
- Hathor
- Ma'at
In Norse mythology, what is the name of the giant who is said to have built the walls of Asgard, the home of the gods?
- Hrungnir
- Loki
- Thor
- Odin
Which ancient Roman myth tells the story of a young woman who is turned into a laurel tree?
- Daphne and Apollo
- Eurydice and Orpheus
- Pyramus and Thisbe
- Romeo and Juliet
In Hindu mythology, what is the name of the god who is depicted as an elephant-headed man?
- Ganesha
- Shiva
- Vishnu
- Brahma
Which ancient Greek myth tells the story of a young man who flies too close to the sun and falls to his death?
- Daedalus and Icarus
- Orpheus and Eurydice
- Pygmalion and Galatea
- Sisyphus and the Boulder
Which ancient Egyptian myth tells the story of a god who is resurrected after being killed by his brother?
- Osiris and Isis
- Horus and Set
- Anubis and Nephthys
- Thoth and Ma'at
In Hindu mythology, what is the name of the god who is depicted as a blue-skinned man with four arms?
- Vishnu
- Shiva
- Brahma
- Ganesha
Which ancient Greek myth tells the story of a young woman who is turned into a spider?
- Arachne and Athena
- Daphne and Apollo
- Eurydice and Orpheus
- Pygmalion and Galatea