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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

In the legend of Nachiketa, what is the name of the god of fire who grants him the knowledge of death?

  1. Yama

  2. Varuna

  3. Kubera

  4. Agni
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Explanation

In the legend of Nachiketa, the god of fire, Agni, grants him the knowledge of death and answers his questions about the afterlife.

Multiple choice

Which ancient Greek poet is credited with composing the renowned elegiac poem "Lycidas"?

  1. Homer

  2. Sappho

  3. Pindar

  4. Milton
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Explanation

John Milton, an English poet of the 17th century, wrote "Lycidas" as a pastoral elegy mourning the death of a fellow poet, Edward King.

Multiple choice

Which ancient document is known for its detailed descriptions of ancient Greek mythology?

  1. The Iliad

  2. The Odyssey

  3. Theogony

  4. Works and Days
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Explanation

Theogony, written by the Greek poet Hesiod, provides a comprehensive account of the origins and genealogies of the Greek gods and goddesses.

Multiple choice

In Greek mythology, who was the goddess of justice?

  1. Athena

  2. Themis

  3. Hera

  4. Artemis
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Themis was the goddess of justice, law, and order in Greek mythology.

Multiple choice

According to the ancient Egyptian myth, who was the god of law and justice?

  1. Ra

  2. Osiris

  3. Anubis

  4. Thoth
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Explanation

Ma'at was the goddess of law, justice, and order in ancient Egyptian mythology.

Multiple choice

In Norse mythology, who was the god of law and justice?

  1. Odin

  2. Thor

  3. Loki

  4. Tyr
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Tyr was the god of law, justice, and war in Norse mythology.

Multiple choice

In Roman mythology, who was the god of law and justice?

  1. Jupiter

  2. Mars

  3. Saturn

  4. Juno
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Explanation

Justitia was the goddess of law and justice in Roman mythology.

Multiple choice

In Babylonian mythology, who was the god of law and justice?

  1. Marduk

  2. Shamash

  3. Ishtar

  4. Ea
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Explanation

Shamash was the god of law, justice, and the sun in Babylonian mythology.

Multiple choice

In Celtic mythology, who was the god of law and justice?

  1. Lugh

  2. Dagda

  3. Morrigan

  4. Nuada
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Explanation

Lugh was the god of law, justice, and the sun in Celtic mythology.

Multiple choice

In Aztec mythology, who was the god of law and justice?

  1. Huitzilopochtli

  2. Quetzalcoatl

  3. Tezcatlipoca

  4. Xipe Totec
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Explanation

Tezcatlipoca was the god of law, justice, and the night sky in Aztec mythology.

Multiple choice

In Mayan mythology, who was the god of law and justice?

  1. Itzamna

  2. Kukulcan

  3. Chaac

  4. Hunab Ku
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Explanation

Itzamna was the god of law, justice, and the heavens in Mayan mythology.

Multiple choice

In Inca mythology, who was the god of law and justice?

  1. Viracocha

  2. Inti

  3. Pachamama

  4. Supay
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Explanation

Viracocha was the god of law, justice, and creation in Inca mythology.

Multiple choice

In Chinese mythology, who was the god of law and justice?

  1. Yu the Great

  2. Guan Yu

  3. Wenchang

  4. Zhuge Liang
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Explanation

Guan Yu was the god of law, justice, and loyalty in Chinese mythology.

Multiple choice

In Japanese mythology, who was the god of law and justice?

  1. Amaterasu

  2. Susanoo

  3. Tsukuyomi

  4. Inari
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Amaterasu was the goddess of law, justice, and the sun in Japanese mythology.

Multiple choice

In Korean mythology, who was the god of law and justice?

  1. Hwanung

  2. Dangun

  3. Jumong

  4. Sejong the Great
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Explanation

Dangun was the god of law, justice, and the founder of the Korean nation in Korean mythology.