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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 ancient Slavic mythology, what is the name of the god who is associated with the underworld?

  1. Veles

  2. Perun

  3. Svarog

  4. Dazhbog
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Veles is the Slavic god of the underworld.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Babylonian god of wisdom and knowledge?

  1. Marduk

  2. Ea

  3. Nabu

  4. Shamash
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Nabu was the Babylonian god of wisdom, knowledge, and writing, often depicted with a stylus and a tablet.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Babylonian epic poem that tells the story of creation and the flood?

  1. The Epic of Gilgamesh

  2. The Enuma Elish

  3. The Atrahasis Epic

  4. The Epic of Creation
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The Enuma Elish is a Babylonian epic poem that recounts the creation of the world and the rise of the god Marduk.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Babylonian goddess of love and fertility?

  1. Ishtar

  2. Inanna

  3. Astarte

  4. Asherah
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Ishtar was the Babylonian goddess of love, fertility, war, and sex, often depicted as a fierce and powerful deity.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Babylonian god of the underworld and ruler of the dead?

  1. Nergal

  2. Ereshkigal

  3. Namtar

  4. Ninazu
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Nergal was the Babylonian god of the underworld, often depicted as a fierce and fearsome deity associated with death and destruction.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Babylonian god of the sun?

  1. Shamash

  2. Utu

  3. Nusku

  4. Ninurta
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Shamash was the Babylonian god of the sun, justice, and law, often depicted as a benevolent deity who oversaw the affairs of humanity.

Multiple choice

In Greek mythology, who was transformed into a spider?

  1. Arachne

  2. Athena

  3. Medusa

  4. Pandora
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Arachne was a skilled weaver who challenged Athena to a weaving contest. Athena, angered by Arachne's hubris, transformed her into a spider.

Multiple choice

In Roman mythology, who was transformed into a laurel tree?

  1. Daphne

  2. Apollo

  3. Eros

  4. Zeus
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Daphne was a nymph who was pursued by Apollo. To escape his advances, she prayed to her father, the river god Peneus, to transform her into a laurel tree.

Multiple choice

In Norse mythology, who was transformed into a wolf?

  1. Fenrir

  2. Odin

  3. Thor

  4. Loki
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Fenrir was a giant wolf who was the son of Loki and Angrboda. He was so large and powerful that the gods bound him with a magical chain.

Multiple choice

In Egyptian mythology, who was transformed into a cat?

  1. Bastet

  2. Ra

  3. Anubis

  4. Osiris
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Bastet was the goddess of cats, fertility, and childbirth. She was often depicted as a woman with a cat's head.

Multiple choice

In Japanese mythology, who was transformed into a fox?

  1. Inari

  2. Kitsune

  3. Tengu

  4. Kappa
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Kitsune are fox spirits that are often depicted as having magical powers. They can be benevolent or malevolent, depending on their individual nature.

Multiple choice

In Native American mythology, who was transformed into a coyote?

  1. Coyote

  2. Raven

  3. Eagle

  4. Bear
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Coyote is a trickster figure who is often depicted as being clever and resourceful. He is also known for his mischievous nature.

Multiple choice

In Celtic mythology, who was transformed into a salmon?

  1. Fionn mac Cumhaill

  2. Diarmuid Ua Duibhne

  3. Gráinne Ní Mháille

  4. Aengus Óg
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Fionn mac Cumhaill was a legendary warrior who was known for his strength and wisdom. He was transformed into a salmon after eating the Salmon of Knowledge.

Multiple choice

In Slavic mythology, who was transformed into a swan?

  1. Baba Yaga

  2. Vasilisa the Beautiful

  3. Ivan Tsarevich

  4. Koschei the Deathless
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Vasilisa the Beautiful was a young woman who was transformed into a swan by her stepmother. She was eventually rescued by Ivan Tsarevich.

Multiple choice

In Polynesian mythology, who was transformed into a shark?

  1. Maui

  2. Pele

  3. Kane

  4. Lono
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Maui was a demigod who was known for his strength and cunning. He was transformed into a shark after he was defeated by the goddess Pele.