History · Social Science
World Mythology
4,373 Questions
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
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Odin is the Allfather in Norse mythology, known for his wisdom and omniscience - he sacrificed an eye to drink from the Well of Wisdom and has two ravens (Huginn and Muninn) that bring him information from around the world. Heimdall is the guardian, Loki is the trickster, and Thor is the thunder god, not associated with omniscience.
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Hel is the Norse goddess who rules over the underworld (also called Hel or Helheim), where she receives those who die of illness or old age. She is Loki's daughter, depicted as half alive and half dead. Shina is not a Norse deity, Valkyries are Odin's shield-maidens who choose the slain, and Tyr is the god of war and justice.
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HADES
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ZEUS
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POSEIDON
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ATLAS
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Hades is the Greek god of the underworld and death, ruling over the realm of the dead. Zeus is the king of gods and ruler of the sky, Poseidon is the god of the sea, and Atlas is a Titan who holds up the celestial heavens.
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LUCIFER
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LEVITHIAN
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BELIAL
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MAMON
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Leviathan is a biblical sea monster mentioned in the Book of Job, Psalms, and Isaiah, representing a massive sea serpent or demon associated with primordial chaos. The other options are different entities: Lucifer (fallen angel), Belial (demon of worthlessness), and Mammon (demon of greed).
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LUCIFER
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LEVITHIAN
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BELIAL
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MAMON
B
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In Christian demonology and mythology, Leviathan is described as a primordial sea monster or serpent. The question spells it as 'LEVITHIAN' which appears to be a typo for Leviathan. Lucifer is a fallen angel, Belial represents worthlessness, and Mammon symbolizes greed - none are specifically sea monsters.
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Fenris
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Lycanthrope
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Jorgumand
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Thor
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Fenrir (also called Fenris) is the monstrous wolf in Norse mythology, son of Loki and the giantess Angrboda. He is foretold to kill Odin during Ragnarok. The term 'lycan' refers to wolf transformation, making Fenrir the original lycan figure. Jörmungandr is the sea serpent, Thor is the god of thunder, and Lycanthrope is a general term for werewolves.
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In Norse mythology, Jormungandr (also spelled Jorgumandr, anglicized as Jormungand or World Serpent) is the enormous serpent/son of Loki who encircles the world. Prophesied to kill Thor during Ragnarok, and be killed by Thor in turn. Tyr is the god of war, Fenris is the wolf (also Loki's son), and Hel is the goddess of the underworld. The spelling Jorgumand appears to be a variant/transliteration of Jormungandr.
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LEVITHIAN
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BELIAL
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LUCIFER
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MAMON
C
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In Christian demonology and the seven deadly sins hierarchy, Lucifer is specifically associated with Pride - the most serious of the seven deadly sins, often considered the root of all others. Leviathan typically represents Envy, Belial represents various sins including arrogance, and Mammon specifically represents Greed. Lucifer's fall from heaven is traditionally attributed to his pride and refusal to serve God.
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MEDUSA
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ANY HERO WITH DIFFUSAL
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RAZOR
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TIDEHUNTER
C
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In Dota (Defense of the Ancients), Razor's passive skill 'Static Link' drains attack damage from enemies, effectively removing their positive damage buffs. While Medusa has mana-based abilities and Diffusal is an item, Razor specifically has this buff-removing passive built into his hero. Tidehunter does not have passive buff removal.
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DOOM BRINGER
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MEDUSA
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RAZOR
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TIDE HUNTER
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Tidehunter's 'Kraken Shell' passive ability removes most negative buffs when damage taken reaches a certain threshold. This makes him highly resistant to debuffs. Doom Bringer's doom silences but doesn't passively remove buffs. Medusa and Razor do not have passive buff removal.
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ZEUS & HERA
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HADES & PERSEPHONE
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POSEIDON & ATHENA
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ARES & APHRODITE
B
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In Greek mythology, Hades wore the Helm of Darkness (also called the Helm of Hades or Cap of Invisibility), a magical helmet that made him invisible. His wife and queen of the underworld was Persephone, whom he abducted.
C
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Anubis is the jackal-headed Egyptian god of judgement who oversees the weighing of hearts ceremony. He determines the worthiness of souls by weighing their hearts against the feather of Ma'at. Thoth records the judgement, Set represents chaos, and Isis is the mother goddess.
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Hel is the Norse goddess of the underworld, daughter of Loki, who rules Helheim. She is depicted as half-living and half-dead, symbolizing her domain over souls who died of illness or old age. Baldr is the god of light, Thor is thunder, Tyr is the god of war.
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Horus is the falcon-headed son of Osiris and Isis who avenged his father's murder by defeating Set in battle. He represents kingship and the sky in Egyptian mythology. Rhea is Greek, Thoth is ibis-headed, Anubis is the jackal god.
C
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Medusa was a priestess cursed by Athena for desecrating her temple, turning her hair into snakes and giving her a gaze that turns living flesh to stone. She was eventually slain by Perseus. Aphrodite is the love goddess, Io was turned into a cow, Rhea is a Titan.