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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 Celtic mythology, what was the name of the race of dwarves who were known for their skill in metalworking and craftsmanship?

  1. Leprechauns

  2. Gnomes

  3. Trolls

  4. Fir Bolg
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The Fir Bolg were a race of dwarves in Celtic mythology who were known for their skill in metalworking and craftsmanship.

Multiple choice

In Germanic mythology, what was the name of the giant who was said to have been killed by the hero Siegfried?

  1. Fafnir

  2. Loki

  3. Odin

  4. Thor
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Fafnir was a giant who was said to have been killed by the hero Siegfried in Germanic mythology.

Multiple choice

In Japanese mythology, what was the name of the giant catfish that was said to cause earthquakes when it moved?

  1. Namazu

  2. Kappa

  3. Tengu

  4. Oni
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Namazu was a giant catfish in Japanese mythology that was said to cause earthquakes when it moved.

Multiple choice

In Maori mythology, what was the name of the giant who was said to have created the North Island of New Zealand?

  1. Maui

  2. Rangi

  3. Papa

  4. Tane
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Maui was a giant in Maori mythology who was said to have created the North Island of New Zealand.

Multiple choice

In Native American mythology, what was the name of the giant who was said to have been created from the blood of a slain god?

  1. Wendigo

  2. Sasquatch

  3. Thunderbird

  4. Coyote
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Wendigo was a giant in Native American mythology who was said to have been created from the blood of a slain god.

Multiple choice

In African mythology, what was the name of the giant who was said to have been the first king of the Yoruba people?

  1. Oduduwa

  2. Orunmila

  3. Eshu

  4. Shango
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Oduduwa was a giant in African mythology who was said to have been the first king of the Yoruba people.

Multiple choice

In Aboriginal Australian mythology, what was the name of the giant who was said to have created the world by singing?

  1. Bunjil

  2. Baiame

  3. Daramulun

  4. Gulgari
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Bunjil was a giant in Aboriginal Australian mythology who was said to have created the world by singing.

Multiple choice

In Polynesian mythology, what was the name of the giant who was said to have been the father of the demigod Maui?

  1. Tane

  2. Rongo

  3. Tangaroa

  4. Tu
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Tane was a giant in Polynesian mythology who was said to have been the father of the demigod Maui.

Multiple choice

In Mesopotamian mythology, what was the name of the giant who was said to have been the guardian of the underworld?

  1. Nergal

  2. Ereshkigal

  3. Namtar

  4. Galla
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Nergal was a giant in Mesopotamian mythology who was said to have been the guardian of the underworld.

Multiple choice

In Egyptian mythology, what was the name of the giant who was said to have been the god of chaos and darkness?

  1. Apophis

  2. Ra

  3. Osiris

  4. Anubis
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Apophis was a giant in Egyptian mythology who was said to have been the god of chaos and darkness.

Multiple choice

In Aztec mythology, what was the name of the giant who was said to have been the god of fire and destruction?

  1. Xiuhtecuhtli

  2. Tlaloc

  3. Quetzalcoatl

  4. Huitzilopochtli
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Xiuhtecuhtli was a giant in Aztec mythology who was said to have been the god of fire and destruction.

Multiple choice

In Inca mythology, what was the name of the giant who was said to have been the creator of the world?

  1. Viracocha

  2. Pachamama

  3. Inti

  4. Mama Quilla
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Viracocha was a giant in Inca mythology who was said to have been the creator of the world.

Multiple choice

Who was the chief god of the Norse pantheon?

  1. Odin

  2. Thor

  3. Loki

  4. Freyja
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Odin was the chief god of the Norse pantheon, known for his wisdom, magic, and leadership.

Multiple choice

What was the name of Thor's mighty hammer?

  1. Mjölnir

  2. Gungnir

  3. Draupnir

  4. Brisingamen
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Mjölnir was the name of Thor's mighty hammer, known for its destructive power and ability to return to his hand.

Multiple choice

Which Norse god was known for his trickery and cunning?

  1. Odin

  2. Thor

  3. Loki

  4. Freyja
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Loki was known for his trickery and cunning, often causing mischief and chaos among the gods and humans.