Water-Related Mythology and Folklore
Water-Related Mythology and Folklore Quiz
Questions
In Greek mythology, who was the god of the sea?
- Zeus
- Poseidon
- Hades
- Ares
In Norse mythology, what was the name of the giant sea serpent that encircled the world?
- Jormungandr
- Fenrir
- Loki
- Sleipnir
In Egyptian mythology, who was the god of the Nile River?
- Osiris
- Isis
- Horus
- Hapi
In Hindu mythology, what is the name of the sacred river that flows from the Himalayas to the Bay of Bengal?
- Ganges
- Yamuna
- Saraswati
- Narmada
In Chinese mythology, what is the name of the goddess of the sea?
- Nüwa
- Chang'e
- Xi Wangmu
- Mazu
In Japanese mythology, what is the name of the dragon that controls the rain?
- Ryujin
- Susanoo
- Amaterasu
- Inari
In Celtic mythology, what is the name of the goddess of the water?
- Danu
- Brigid
- Morrigan
- Cerridwen
In Native American mythology, what is the name of the water spirit that is said to protect the lakes and rivers?
- Manitou
- Wendigo
- Kokopelli
- Coyote
In African mythology, what is the name of the god of the sea?
- Olokun
- Ogun
- Shango
- Orunmila
In Aboriginal Australian mythology, what is the name of the rainbow serpent that is said to have created the world?
- Gulgong
- Baiame
- Bunjil
- Daramulan
In Maori mythology, what is the name of the god of the sea?
- Tangaroa
- Rongo
- Tane
- Tu
In Hawaiian mythology, what is the name of the goddess of the sea?
- Hina
- Pele
- Lono
- Kane
In Polynesian mythology, what is the name of the god of the sea?
- Tangaroa
- Rongo
- Tane
- Tu
In Micronesian mythology, what is the name of the goddess of the sea?
- Lugh
- Brigid
- Morrigan
- Cerridwen
In Melanesian mythology, what is the name of the god of the sea?
- Qat
- Tagaro
- Ratu Maimaivana
- Tangaroa