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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 Inuit mythology, who was transformed into a walrus?

  1. Sedna

  2. Nanook

  3. Kivioq

  4. Tuurngait
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Explanation

Sedna was a sea goddess who was transformed into a walrus after she was abandoned by her father. She is now the ruler of the undersea world.

Multiple choice

In Mayan mythology, who was transformed into a jaguar?

  1. Hunahpu

  2. Xbalanque

  3. Kukulkan

  4. Itzamná
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Explanation

Hunahpu was a Mayan hero who was transformed into a jaguar after he was killed by his brother. He later returned to the underworld to defeat the gods of death.

Multiple choice

In Aztec mythology, who was transformed into a hummingbird?

  1. Huitzilopochtli

  2. Quetzalcoatl

  3. Tezcatlipoca

  4. Xipe Totec
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Explanation

Huitzilopochtli was the Aztec god of war and the sun. He was transformed into a hummingbird after he was defeated by his brother Tezcatlipoca.

Multiple choice

In the 'Iron Druid Chronicles' series, what is the name of the ancient Celtic god of the underworld who is Atticus O'Sullivan's patron deity?

  1. Atticus O'Sullivan

  2. Granuaile MacTiernan

  3. Owen Kennedy

  4. Leif Helgarson
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Granuaile MacTiernan is the ancient Celtic god of the underworld and Atticus O'Sullivan's patron deity in the 'Iron Druid Chronicles' series, and is a powerful and mysterious figure.

Multiple choice

Which of these is an example of a female trickster figure in folklore?

  1. Anansi the spider

  2. Loki the trickster god

  3. Coyote the trickster

  4. La Llorona the weeping woman
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Explanation

Anansi the spider is a well-known trickster figure in West African and Caribbean folklore, often depicted as a cunning and mischievous character.

Multiple choice

Which of these is an example of a female warrior figure in folklore?

  1. Joan of Arc

  2. Boudicca

  3. Tomoe Gozen

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Joan of Arc, Boudicca, and Tomoe Gozen are all historical figures who have been immortalized in folklore as fierce and courageous female warriors.

Multiple choice

Which of these is an example of a female deity associated with love and beauty in folklore?

  1. Aphrodite

  2. Venus

  3. Ishtar

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Aphrodite, Venus, and Ishtar are all goddesses from different cultures who are associated with love, beauty, and fertility.

Multiple choice

Which of these is an example of a female trickster figure in African folklore?

  1. Anansi the spider

  2. Esu the trickster god

  3. Legba the trickster god

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Anansi, Esu, and Legba are all trickster figures from African folklore known for their cunning and mischievous nature.

Multiple choice

The Greek god Zeus was commonly depicted with which symbol?

  1. A thunderbolt

  2. A lyre

  3. A trident

  4. A caduceus
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Explanation

Zeus, the king of the gods in Greek mythology, was often portrayed holding a thunderbolt, symbolizing his power and authority.

Multiple choice

In Norse mythology, the hammer Mjölnir was wielded by:

  1. Thor

  2. Odin

  3. Loki

  4. Freya
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Explanation

Mjölnir, a powerful hammer, was the signature weapon of the Norse god Thor, symbolizing his strength and ability to control thunder and lightning.

Multiple choice

In the biblical flood narrative, what is the name of the righteous man who is instructed to build an ark?

  1. Noah

  2. Abraham

  3. Moses

  4. David
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Explanation

In the biblical flood narrative, Noah is instructed by God to build an ark to save himself, his family, and pairs of every kind of animal from a global flood.

Multiple choice

In Greek mythology, what is the name of the flood that wiped out humanity, except for Deucalion and Pyrrha?

  1. The Great Flood

  2. The Deluge

  3. The Flood of Deucalion

  4. The Flood of Pyrrha
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In Greek mythology, the Flood of Deucalion is the great flood that wiped out humanity, except for Deucalion and Pyrrha, who survived by building a boat.

Multiple choice

Which ancient Chinese flood myth features a hero named Yu the Great?

  1. The Great Flood

  2. The Deluge

  3. The Flood of Yu the Great

  4. The Flood of the Yellow River
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Explanation

The Chinese flood myth, known as the Flood of Yu the Great, tells the story of Yu the Great, who is tasked with controlling the floodwaters and saving the people.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Aztec god associated with floods and water?

  1. Tlaloc

  2. Quetzalcoatl

  3. Huitzilopochtli

  4. Xipe Totec
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Explanation

In Aztec mythology, Tlaloc is the god associated with floods and water. He is often depicted as a rain god with a mask or headdress adorned with seashells.

Multiple choice

In Mayan mythology, what is the name of the flood that destroyed the world and gave rise to the current creation?

  1. The Great Flood

  2. The Deluge

  3. The Flood of Hunahpu and Xbalanque

  4. The Flood of the Maya
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Explanation

In Mayan mythology, the Flood of Hunahpu and Xbalanque is the great flood that destroyed the world and gave rise to the current creation.