Myths and Legends of the World
Myths and Legends of the World Quiz
Questions
In Greek mythology, which god is known as the king of the underworld?
- Zeus
- Hades
- Poseidon
- Apollo
In Norse mythology, what is the name of the mighty hammer wielded by the god Thor?
- Mjölnir
- Gungnir
- Draupnir
- Gleipnir
In Egyptian mythology, who is the sun god often depicted with a falcon's head?
- Ra
- Osiris
- Anubis
- Thoth
In Japanese mythology, what is the name of the eight-headed serpent slain by the god Susanoo?
- Yamata no Orochi
- Kappa
- Tengu
- Kitsune
In Celtic mythology, what is the name of the magical cauldron said to possess the power of rejuvenation?
- The Cauldron of Cerridwen
- The Holy Grail
- The Philosopher's Stone
- The Wishing Well
In Native American mythology, what is the name of the trickster god often associated with mischief and humor?
- Coyote
- Raven
- Spider
- Bear
In Polynesian mythology, what is the name of the goddess of fire, volcanoes, and destruction?
- Pele
- Hina
- Kane
- Lono
In Mesopotamian mythology, what is the name of the epic poem that tells the story of a great flood and the survival of humanity?
- The Epic of Gilgamesh
- The Book of Exodus
- The Odyssey
- The Aeneid
In Chinese mythology, what is the name of the legendary emperor who is credited with uniting China and establishing the Xia dynasty?
- Yu the Great
- Qin Shi Huang
- Han Gaozu
- Tang Taizong
In Mayan mythology, what is the name of the god of rain, thunder, and lightning?
- Chaac
- Kukulkan
- Itzamna
- Hunab Ku
In Aztec mythology, what is the name of the god of war and human sacrifice?
- Huitzilopochtli
- Quetzalcoatl
- Tezcatlipoca
- Xipe Totec
In Inca mythology, what is the name of the sun god and creator of the world?
- Inti
- Viracocha
- Pachamama
- Mama Quilla
In Aboriginal Australian mythology, what is the name of the creator spirit or being responsible for shaping the land and its features?
- Bunjil
- Baiame
- Daramulun
- Ngalia
In Maori mythology, what is the name of the god of the sea and earthquakes?
- Tangaroa
- Rongo
- Tane
- Maui
In Yoruba mythology, what is the name of the god of thunder and lightning?
- Shango
- Ogun
- Oshun
- Orunmila