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

  1. Kane

  2. Lono

  3. Ku

  4. Kanaloa
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kane is the Polynesian god of prophecy, divination, and creation.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Olodumare

  2. Orunmila

  3. Eshu

  4. Shango
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Orunmila is the African god of prophecy, divination, and wisdom.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Great Spirit

  2. Coyote

  3. Thunderbird

  4. Raven
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Explanation

The Great Spirit is the Native American god of prophecy, divination, and creation.

Multiple choice

In Greek mythology, who is the god of the underworld?

  1. Zeus

  2. Hades

  3. Poseidon

  4. Apollo
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Hades is the god of the underworld and the dead in Greek mythology.

Multiple choice

In Norse mythology, what is the name of the giant wolf that is destined to kill the god Odin during Ragnarök?

  1. Fenrir

  2. Jörmungandr

  3. Hel

  4. Loki
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Explanation

Fenrir is a giant wolf in Norse mythology who is destined to kill the god Odin during Ragnarök, the end of the world.

Multiple choice

In Egyptian mythology, who is the god of the sun?

  1. Ra

  2. Osiris

  3. Anubis

  4. Thoth
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Explanation

Ra is the god of the sun in Egyptian mythology and is often depicted as a man with a falcon head.

Multiple choice

In Japanese mythology, what is the name of the eight-headed serpent that was slain by the god Susanoo?

  1. Yamata no Orochi

  2. Orochi

  3. Susanoo

  4. Amaterasu
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Explanation

Yamata no Orochi is an eight-headed serpent in Japanese mythology that was slain by the god Susanoo.

Multiple choice

In Native American mythology, who is the creator god who is often depicted as a spider?

  1. Kokopelli

  2. Coyote

  3. Spider Woman

  4. Raven
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Spider Woman is a creator god in Native American mythology who is often depicted as a spider.

Multiple choice

In Mesopotamian mythology, what is the name of the epic poem that tells the story of the creation of the world?

  1. The Epic of Gilgamesh

  2. The Enuma Elish

  3. The Atrahasis Epic

  4. The Descent of Inanna
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Enuma Elish is an epic poem in Mesopotamian mythology that tells the story of the creation of the world.

Multiple choice

In Greek mythology, what is the name of the hero who is known for his strength and his twelve labors?

  1. Hercules

  2. Achilles

  3. Odysseus

  4. Theseus
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Explanation

Hercules is a hero in Greek mythology who is known for his strength and his twelve labors.

Multiple choice

In Norse mythology, what is the name of the goddess of love and beauty?

  1. Freyja

  2. Frigg

  3. Idunn

  4. Sif
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Explanation

Freyja is the goddess of love and beauty in Norse mythology.

Multiple choice

In Egyptian mythology, who is the god of the dead and the afterlife?

  1. Osiris

  2. Anubis

  3. Thoth

  4. Ra
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Explanation

Osiris is the god of the dead and the afterlife in Egyptian mythology.

Multiple choice

In Japanese mythology, what is the name of the goddess of the sun?

  1. Amaterasu

  2. Tsukuyomi

  3. Susanoo

  4. Inari
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Explanation

Amaterasu is the goddess of the sun in Japanese mythology.

Multiple choice

In Native American mythology, who is the trickster god who is often depicted as a coyote?

  1. Coyote

  2. Raven

  3. Spider Woman

  4. Kokopelli
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Explanation

Coyote is the trickster god in Native American mythology who is often depicted as a coyote.

Multiple choice

In Greek mythology, who is the god of the underworld?

  1. Zeus

  2. Hades

  3. Poseidon

  4. Apollo
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Hades is the Greek god of the underworld and the dead.