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World Mythology

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Review the deities, legendary figures, and ancient epics from Greek, Roman, Norse, and Egyptian mythology. This topic traces classical literature origins and ancient religious beliefs. Such history and culture questions are commonly found in the general awareness sections of state and central government exams.

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World Mythology Questions

Multiple choice

Who is the central figure in the Chinese myth of the Great Flood?

  1. Yu the Great

  2. Yao

  3. Shun

  4. Da Yu
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Yu the Great is a legendary figure in Chinese mythology who is credited with controlling the Great Flood and establishing the Xia dynasty.

Multiple choice

Which Native American legend tells the story of a trickster who steals fire from the gods?

  1. Coyote

  2. Raven

  3. Trickster

  4. Prometheus
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Coyote is a trickster figure who appears in many Native American legends. In one story, he steals fire from the gods and brings it to the people.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the mythical hero who is said to have slain the Minotaur?

  1. Theseus

  2. Perseus

  3. Hercules

  4. Odysseus
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Theseus is a legendary Greek hero who is known for his many adventures, including slaying the Minotaur, a half-man, half-bull creature.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the mythical hero who is said to have brought fire to humanity?

  1. Prometheus

  2. Epimetheus

  3. Atlas

  4. Hephaestus
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Prometheus is a Greek Titan who is known for his many gifts to humanity, including fire.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the mythical hero who is said to have killed the dragon that was terrorizing the kingdom of Thebes?

  1. Oedipus

  2. Cadmus

  3. Heracles

  4. Theseus
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Cadmus is a Phoenician hero who is said to have founded the city of Thebes. He is also known for killing the dragon that was terrorizing the kingdom.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the mythical hero who is said to have sailed to the underworld and returned?

  1. Orpheus

  2. Odysseus

  3. Aeneas

  4. Hercules
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Orpheus is a Greek musician and poet who is said to have sailed to the underworld and returned. He is known for his beautiful music and his love for his wife, Eurydice.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the mythical hero who is said to have been raised by wolves?

  1. Romulus

  2. Remus

  3. Hercules

  4. Perseus
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Romulus and Remus are the twin brothers who, according to legend, founded Rome in 753 BC. They were raised by wolves after being abandoned by their mother.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of an epic hero?

  1. Gilgamesh

  2. Achilles

  3. Odysseus

  4. All of the above
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Gilgamesh, Achilles, and Odysseus are all examples of epic heroes.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a god in epic poetry?

  1. Zeus

  2. Athena

  3. Poseidon

  4. All of the above
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Zeus, Athena, and Poseidon are all examples of gods in epic poetry.

Multiple choice

In Greek mythology, what is the name of the creature with the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion?

  1. Griffin

  2. Hippogriff

  3. Centaur

  4. Minotaur
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In Greek mythology, the Griffin is a creature with the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion.

Multiple choice

In mythology, what is the name of the Griffin that is said to have pulled the chariot of the sun god Apollo?

  1. Lampades

  2. Phaeton

  3. Ethon

  4. Pyrois
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In mythology, Lampades is the name of the Griffin that is said to have pulled the chariot of the sun god Apollo.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Hippogriff that is said to have carried the hero Bellerophon to Mount Olympus?

  1. Pegasus

  2. Chrysaor

  3. Chimera

  4. Medusa
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In mythology, Pegasus is the name of the Hippogriff that is said to have carried the hero Bellerophon to Mount Olympus.

Multiple choice

In mythology, what is the name of the Griffin that is said to have been the offspring of Typhon and Echidna?

  1. Chimera

  2. Hydra

  3. Cerberus

  4. Gorgon
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In mythology, the Chimera is the name of the Griffin that is said to have been the offspring of Typhon and Echidna.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Hippogriff that is said to have been the offspring of a mare and a wind spirit?

  1. Pegasus

  2. Chrysaor

  3. Chimera

  4. Medusa
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In mythology, Pegasus is the name of the Hippogriff that is said to have been the offspring of a mare and a wind spirit.

Multiple choice

In mythology, what is the name of the Griffin that is said to have been the guardian of the underworld?

  1. Cerberus

  2. Hydra

  3. Chimera

  4. Gorgon
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In mythology, Cerberus is the name of the Griffin that is said to have been the guardian of the underworld.