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Mythology Quizzes & Trivia

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Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    What was the original meaning of the word "vampire"?

    • A.

      No Light

    • B.

      To Fly

    • C.

      To Scare

    • D.

      Suck Blood

    Correct Answer
    B. To Fly
  • 2. 

    In Norse mythology, what female spirits carried dead heroes from the battlefield?

    • A.

      Sirens

    • B.

      Harpies

    • C.

      Valkyries

    • D.

      Vixens

    Correct Answer
    C. Valkyries
  • 3. 

    In Greek mythology, what animal was created by Poseidon?

    • A.

      Horse

    • B.

      Whale

    • C.

      Eagle

    • D.

      Polar Bear

    Correct Answer
    A. Horse
  • 4. 

    Which group in Norse mythology could be compared to the Greek Titans?

    • A.

      Jotun

    • B.

      Vili

    • C.

      Volsung

    • D.

      Vanir

    Correct Answer
    A. Jotun
  • 5. 

    In Norse mythology, what is Ragnarok?

    • A.

      Heaven

    • B.

      The Creation Myth

    • C.

      Odin's Holiday

    • D.

      Battle Between Gods And Enemies

    Correct Answer
    D. Battle Between Gods And Enemies
  • 6. 

    What chewed on the roots of Yggdrasil in Norse mythology?

    • A.

      Giant Worms

    • B.

      A Dragon

    • C.

      Dwarves

    • D.

      Termites

    Correct Answer
    B. A Dragon
  • 7. 

    In Norse mythology, what child of Loki's would kill Odin?

    • A.

      Fenrir The Giant Wolf

    • B.

      The Eight Legged Horse

    • C.

      The Sea Serpent

    • D.

      The Ruler Of The Dead

    Correct Answer
    A. Fenrir The Giant Wolf
  • 8. 

    In Norse mythology, Thor had to dress as what to retrieve his stolen hammer?

    • A.

      A Bride

    • B.

      A Valkyrie

    • C.

      A Giantess

    • D.

      A Horse

    Correct Answer
    A. A Bride
  • 9. 

    In Japanese mythology, who is Amaterasu's brother?

    • A.

      Orochi

    • B.

      Susanoo

    • C.

      Mujina

    • D.

      Yakami

    Correct Answer
    B. Susanoo
  • 10. 

    Who is Guanyin in Chinese mythology?

    • A.

      Ruler Of The Sea

    • B.

      Protector Of Dragons

    • C.

      Queen Of Heaven

    • D.

      Goddess Of Compassion

    Correct Answer
    D. Goddess Of Compassion
  • 11. 

    In Chinese mythology, how many Dragon Kings are there?

    • A.

      Eight

    • B.

      Four

    • C.

      Sixty-Four

    • D.

      One

    Correct Answer
    B. Four
  • 12. 

    Who is the god of the sky in ancient Egyptian mythology?

    • A.

      Isis

    • B.

      Thoth

    • C.

      Set

    • D.

      Horus

    Correct Answer
    D. Horus
  • 13. 

    Who invented mummification, according to Egyptian mythology?

    • A.

      Thoth

    • B.

      Anubis

    • C.

      Horus

    • D.

      Osiris

    Correct Answer
    B. Anubis

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