Local Legends and Folklore

Test your knowledge about the fascinating world of local legends and folklore.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which legendary creature is said to protect the forests of the Pacific Northwest?

  1. Sasquatch
  2. Loch Ness Monster
  3. Chupacabra
  4. Jersey Devil
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In Japanese folklore, what is the name of the mischievous fox spirit that can shapeshift?

  1. Kitsune
  2. Tengu
  3. Kappa
  4. Oni
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

According to Celtic mythology, what is the name of the magical sword that can cut through anything?

  1. Excalibur
  2. Mjölnir
  3. Durandal
  4. Clarent
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In Native American folklore, what is the name of the trickster spirit who often takes the form of a coyote?

  1. Coyote
  2. Raven
  3. Trickster
  4. Loki
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which legendary creature is said to be a half-human, half-horse hybrid?

  1. Centaur
  2. Minotaur
  3. Griffin
  4. Mermaid
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In Greek mythology, what is the name of the winged horse that was born from the blood of Medusa?

  1. Pegasus
  2. Sleipnir
  3. Bucephalus
  4. Arvak
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

  1. Ganesha
  2. Shiva
  3. Vishnu
  4. Brahma
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In Chinese folklore, what is the name of the legendary monkey king who possesses magical powers?

  1. Sun Wukong
  2. Nezha
  3. Erlang Shen
  4. Guan Yu
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which mythical creature is said to be a large, winged serpent with multiple heads?

  1. Hydra
  2. Dragon
  3. Basilisk
  4. Wyvern
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In Egyptian mythology, what is the name of the god of the underworld and the afterlife?

  1. Osiris
  2. Anubis
  3. Ra
  4. Thoth
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which legendary creature is said to be a half-human, half-goat hybrid?

  1. Satyr
  2. Centaur
  3. Minotaur
  4. Faun
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In Japanese folklore, what is the name of the long-necked, crane-like creature that is said to bring good luck?

  1. Tsuru
  2. Kappa
  3. Kitsune
  4. Tanuki
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which legendary creature is said to be a large, winged lion with the head of a human?

  1. Griffin
  2. Manticore
  3. Chimera
  4. Sphinx
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In Celtic mythology, what is the name of the magical cauldron that can bring the dead back to life?

  1. Cauldron of Rebirth
  2. Cauldron of Cerridwen
  3. Cauldron of Dagda
  4. Cauldron of Gundestrup