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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

Who was the goddess of love and beauty?

  1. Isis

  2. Ra

  3. Osiris

  4. Horus
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Isis was the goddess of love and beauty and was often depicted as a woman with a vulture headdress.

Multiple choice

Who was the god of war and hunting?

  1. Horus

  2. Ra

  3. Osiris

  4. Isis
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Explanation

Horus was the god of war and hunting and was often depicted as a man with a falcon's head and a crook and flail.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the eight primordial gods who were created by Atum?

  1. The Ennead

  2. The Ogdoad

  3. The Decad

  4. The Dodecad
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Ogdoad were the eight primordial gods who were created by Atum and were associated with the elements of chaos and order.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the god who was born from the tears of Ra?

  1. Shu

  2. Tefnut

  3. Geb

  4. Nut
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Explanation

Shu was the god who was born from the tears of Ra and was associated with the element of air.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the goddess who was born from the tears of Ra?

  1. Shu

  2. Tefnut

  3. Geb

  4. Nut
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Tefnut was the goddess who was born from the tears of Ra and was associated with the element of moisture.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the god who was born from the union of Shu and Tefnut?

  1. Geb

  2. Nut

  3. Osiris

  4. Isis
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Geb was the god who was born from the union of Shu and Tefnut and was associated with the element of earth.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the goddess who was born from the union of Shu and Tefnut?

  1. Geb

  2. Nut

  3. Osiris

  4. Isis
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Explanation

Nut was the goddess who was born from the union of Shu and Tefnut and was associated with the element of sky.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the god who was born from the union of Geb and Nut?

  1. Osiris

  2. Isis

  3. Set

  4. Nephthys
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Osiris was the god who was born from the union of Geb and Nut and was associated with the element of life.