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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 Greek mythology, who was the goddess of wisdom and knowledge?

  1. Athena

  2. Hera

  3. Aphrodite

  4. Artemis
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Athena was the Greek goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts. She was often depicted as a young woman wearing a helmet and carrying a shield and spear.

Multiple choice

In Norse mythology, who was the god of wisdom and knowledge?

  1. Odin

  2. Thor

  3. Loki

  4. Freyr
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Odin was the Norse god of wisdom, knowledge, and poetry. He was often depicted as an old man with a long beard and a wide-brimmed hat.

Multiple choice

In Egyptian mythology, who was the god of wisdom and knowledge?

  1. Thoth

  2. Ra

  3. Osiris

  4. Anubis
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Thoth was the Egyptian god of wisdom, knowledge, and writing. He was often depicted as a man with the head of an ibis.

Multiple choice

In Babylonian mythology, who was the god of wisdom and knowledge?

  1. Marduk

  2. Enki

  3. Inanna

  4. Shamash
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Enki was the Babylonian god of wisdom, knowledge, and water. He was often depicted as a bearded man with a fish-like tail.

Multiple choice

In Chinese mythology, who is the god of wisdom and knowledge?

  1. Yu the Great

  2. Wenchang Wang

  3. Guan Yu

  4. Zhang Fei
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Explanation

Wenchang Wang is the Chinese god of wisdom and knowledge. He is often depicted as a man with a long beard and a scholar's hat.

Multiple choice

In Japanese mythology, who is the god of wisdom and knowledge?

  1. Amaterasu

  2. Susanoo

  3. Tsukuyomi

  4. Inari
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Explanation

Susanoo is the Japanese god of wisdom and knowledge. He is often depicted as a young man with a sword and a bow and arrow.

Multiple choice

In Celtic mythology, who is the god of wisdom and knowledge?

  1. Lugh

  2. Dagda

  3. Morrigan

  4. Cernunnos
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Lugh is the Celtic god of wisdom and knowledge. He is often depicted as a young man with a spear and a shield.

Multiple choice

In Native American mythology, who is the god of wisdom and knowledge?

  1. Coyote

  2. Raven

  3. Eagle

  4. Bear
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Coyote is the Native American god of wisdom and knowledge. He is often depicted as a trickster who is always getting into trouble.

Multiple choice

In African mythology, who is the god of wisdom and knowledge?

  1. Anansi

  2. Nyame

  3. Mawu

  4. Lisa
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Anansi is the African god of wisdom and knowledge. He is often depicted as a spider who is always spinning webs.

Multiple choice

In Polynesian mythology, who is the god of wisdom and knowledge?

  1. Kane

  2. Lono

  3. Ku

  4. Kanaloa
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Kane is the Polynesian god of wisdom and knowledge. He is often depicted as a young man with a long beard and a staff.

Multiple choice

In Australian Aboriginal mythology, who is the god of wisdom and knowledge?

  1. Baiame

  2. Daramulun

  3. Bunjil

  4. Gulgari
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Baiame is the Australian Aboriginal god of wisdom and knowledge. He is often depicted as a creator god who is responsible for the creation of the world.

Multiple choice

In Inuit mythology, who is the god of wisdom and knowledge?

  1. Sedna

  2. Nuliajuk

  3. Qailertetang

  4. Nanook
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Sedna is the Inuit goddess of wisdom and knowledge. She is often depicted as a sea goddess who is responsible for the creation of the sea creatures.

Multiple choice

In Mayan mythology, who is the god of wisdom and knowledge?

  1. Itzamna

  2. Kukulkan

  3. Chaac

  4. Hunab Ku
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Itzamna is the Mayan god of wisdom and knowledge. He is often depicted as a creator god who is responsible for the creation of the world.