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

Multiple choice

In Roman mythology, who is the equivalent of the Greek god Zeus?

  1. Jupiter

  2. Mars

  3. Neptune

  4. Vulcan
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Jupiter is the Roman god of the sky and thunder, equivalent to the Greek god Zeus.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Ra

  2. Osiris

  3. Anubis

  4. Thoth
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Ra is the Egyptian god of the sun, often depicted as a man with a falcon head.

Multiple choice

In Norse mythology, who is the god of thunder?

  1. Thor

  2. Odin

  3. Loki

  4. Freya
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Thor is the Norse god of thunder, strength, and protection.

Multiple choice

In Chinese mythology, who is the goddess of the moon?

  1. Chang'e

  2. Nuwa

  3. Xiwangmu

  4. Houtu
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Chang'e is the Chinese goddess of the moon, often depicted as a beautiful woman with a rabbit companion.

Multiple choice

In Japanese mythology, who is the god of the sea?

  1. Susanoo

  2. Amaterasu

  3. Tsukuyomi

  4. Inari
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Susanoo is the Japanese god of the sea and storms, often depicted as a wild and unruly deity.

Multiple choice

In Celtic mythology, who is the god of the dead?

  1. Donn

  2. Lugh

  3. Manannán mac Lir

  4. Morrigan
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Donn is the Celtic god of the dead and the underworld, often depicted as a dark and mysterious figure.