Myths of Festivals and Celebrations
Test your knowledge about the myths and legends surrounding various festivals and celebrations across the world.
Questions
According to Greek mythology, which god is associated with the festival of Dionysus?
- Zeus
- Hades
- Poseidon
- Dionysus
In Chinese mythology, the Dragon Boat Festival commemorates the death of which poet?
- Li Bai
- Du Fu
- Qu Yuan
- Bai Juyi
The Hindu festival of Diwali is celebrated to mark the return of which deity to Ayodhya?
- Krishna
- Shiva
- Rama
- Vishnu
In Norse mythology, the winter solstice festival of Yule is associated with which god?
- Odin
- Thor
- Loki
- Freyr
The Jewish festival of Passover commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in which ancient land?
- Egypt
- Babylon
- Canaan
- Persia
The Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha commemorates the willingness of which prophet to sacrifice his son?
- Abraham
- Moses
- Muhammad
- Noah
In Celtic mythology, the festival of Samhain is associated with which deity?
- Lugh
- Brigid
- Cernunnos
- Morrigan
The Japanese festival of Tanabata celebrates the meeting of which two celestial lovers?
- Orihime and Hikoboshi
- Amaterasu and Susanoo
- Izanagi and Izanami
- Raijin and Fujin
In Christian tradition, the festival of Easter commemorates the resurrection of which religious figure?
- Jesus Christ
- Moses
- Peter
- Paul
The Hindu festival of Holi is known as the festival of colors. What is the significance of colors in this festival?
- To ward off evil spirits
- To celebrate the arrival of spring
- To symbolize love and friendship
- To honor the gods
In ancient Rome, the festival of Saturnalia was celebrated in honor of which god?
- Saturn
- Jupiter
- Mars
- Venus
The Jewish festival of Hanukkah commemorates the rededication of which sacred temple?
- Solomon's Temple
- Herod's Temple
- Second Temple
- Temple of Zeus
In Chinese mythology, the Mid-Autumn Festival is associated with the legend of which goddess?
- Chang'e
- Nuwa
- Xiwangmu
- Heng'e
The Hindu festival of Navratri is celebrated to honor which goddess?
- Durga
- Lakshmi
- Saraswati
- Kali
In ancient Egypt, the festival of Opet was held to celebrate the union of which two deities?
- Amun-Ra and Mut
- Osiris and Isis
- Horus and Seth
- Anubis and Nephthys