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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

Which ancient Egyptian myth tells the story of a god who is resurrected after being killed by his brother?

  1. Osiris and Isis

  2. Horus and Set

  3. Anubis and Nephthys

  4. Thoth and Ma'at
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Osiris is a god of the underworld who is killed by his brother Set, but is resurrected by his wife Isis.

Multiple choice

Which ancient Chinese myth tells the story of a young woman who is turned into a peach tree?

  1. The Peach Blossom Spring

  2. The Butterfly Lovers

  3. The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl

  4. The Eight Immortals
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Explanation

The Peach Blossom Spring is a Chinese folk tale about a young man who discovers a hidden valley where people live in peace and harmony.

Multiple choice

In Japanese mythology, what is the name of the god of the sea?

  1. Susanoo

  2. Ryujin

  3. Ebisu

  4. Daikokuten
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Ryujin is the god of the sea and is often depicted as a dragon with a human head.

Multiple choice

Which ancient Greek myth tells the story of a young woman who is turned into a spider?

  1. Arachne and Athena

  2. Daphne and Apollo

  3. Eurydice and Orpheus

  4. Pygmalion and Galatea
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Arachne is a young woman who challenges the goddess Athena to a weaving contest, but Athena turns her into a spider after she wins.

Multiple choice

In Greek mythology, who was the god of prophecy and divination?

  1. Zeus

  2. Apollo

  3. Hermes

  4. Poseidon
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Apollo was the Greek god of prophecy, divination, and healing.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the oracle at Delphi, one of the most famous oracles in ancient Greece?

  1. Pythia

  2. Cassandra

  3. Sibyl

  4. Tiresias
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The Pythia was the oracle at Delphi who delivered prophecies while in a trance.

Multiple choice

In Norse mythology, what were the three Norns who controlled fate and destiny?

  1. Urðr, Verðandi, and Skuld

  2. Freyja, Frigg, and Idunn

  3. Hel, Loki, and Fenrir

  4. Odin, Thor, and Loki
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Urðr, Verðandi, and Skuld were the three Norns who controlled fate and destiny in Norse mythology.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Roman god of prophecy and divination?

  1. Jupiter

  2. Mars

  3. Apollo

  4. Mercury
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Explanation

Apollo was the Roman god of prophecy and divination, as well as music, poetry, and healing.

Multiple choice

In Celtic mythology, what was the name of the goddess of prophecy and divination?

  1. Ceridwen

  2. Morrigan

  3. Brigid

  4. Arianrhod
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Ceridwen was the Celtic goddess of prophecy and divination, as well as magic and transformation.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Chinese oracle that was used to divine the future?

  1. I Ching

  2. Tao Te Ching

  3. Zhuangzi

  4. Mencius
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The I Ching, or Book of Changes, is an ancient Chinese oracle that is used to divine the future.

Multiple choice

In Egyptian mythology, what was the name of the god of prophecy and divination?

  1. Thoth

  2. Ra

  3. Osiris

  4. Anubis
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Thoth was the Egyptian god of prophecy, divination, and wisdom.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Babylonian god of prophecy and divination?

  1. Marduk

  2. Nabu

  3. Ishtar

  4. Shamash
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Explanation

Nabu was the Babylonian god of prophecy, divination, and wisdom.

Multiple choice

In Aztec mythology, what was the name of the god of prophecy and divination?

  1. Quetzalcoatl

  2. Huitzilopochtli

  3. Tezcatlipoca

  4. Xipe Totec
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Quetzalcoatl was the Aztec god of prophecy, divination, and wisdom.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Mayan god of prophecy and divination?

  1. Itzamna

  2. Kukulkan

  3. Chac

  4. Ixchel
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Itzamna was the Mayan god of prophecy, divination, and creation.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Japanese god of prophecy and divination?

  1. Amaterasu

  2. Susanoo

  3. Tsukuyomi

  4. Inari
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Amaterasu is the Japanese goddess of prophecy, divination, and the sun.