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Mythical Creatures & Urban Legends Quiz

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All 20 questions in this Mythical Creatures & Urban Legends quiz

Which mythical race from Greek mythology is composed of beings with the upper body of a human and the lower body and legs of a horse?
- A. Satyrs
- B. Minotaurs
- C. Centaurs
- D. Fauns
Which chimerical creature from Chinese and East Asian mythology is often called a 'Chinese Unicorn' and appears to herald the birth or death of a sage?
- A. Phoenix
- B. Qilin (or Kirin)
- C. Dragon
- D. Pixiu
What is the name of the multi-headed dog that guards the gates of the Greek Underworld to prevent the dead from leaving?
- A. Orthrus
- B. Fenrir
- C. Cerberus
- D. Garmr
The urban legend of the 'Cursed 800-number' (such as 999-9999) usually claims what will happen if you call it?
- A. You will win the lottery
- B. You will die in 7 days
- C. You will hear your own voice from the future
- D. You will be connected to the devil
In Filipino folklore, what vampire-like creature can detach its upper torso from its lower body and fly using massive bat-like wings?
- A. Aswang
- B. Tikbalang
- C. Manananggal
- D. Kapre
Which 1977 cryptid sighting in Massachusetts involved a creature with large glowing orange eyes and long spindly fingers?
- A. The Mothman
- B. The Dover Demon
- C. The Flatwoods Monster
- D. The Jersey Devil
What is the Florida-based variation of the Bigfoot legend, named for the pungent odor it allegedly emits?
- A. Jersey Devil
- B. Skunk Ape
- C. Mothman
- D. Grassman
Which classic urban legend features a babysitter receiving threatening phone calls, only for the police to reveal they are coming from inside the house?
- A. The Hook
- B. The Babysitter and the Man Upstairs
- C. The Licked Hand
- D. The Black-Eyed Kids
Which modern cryptid, famously captured on security footage in California, is described as looking like a pair of walking white pants?
- A. Slender Man
- B. Fresno Nightcrawler
- C. The Rake
- D. Flatwoods Monster
Which malevolent spirit from Algonquian folklore is associated with cannibalism, greed, and the frozen wilderness?
- A. Skinwalker
- B. Thunderbird
- C. Wendigo
- D. Kelpie
In Greek mythology, which sea monster lived opposite the whirlpool Charybdis and had six long necks with hideous heads?
- A. Hydra
- B. Scylla
- C. Medusa
- D. Echidna
Which legendary lake monster is said to inhabit Lake Okanagan in British Columbia, Canada?
- A. Champ
- B. Ogopogo
- C. Memphre
- D. Nessie
Which Victorian-era urban legend involved a man capable of making extraordinary leaps who attacked people in London in 1837?
- A. The Muffin Man
- B. Spring-heeled Jack
- C. Jack the Ripper
- D. The Phantom of the Opera
In Greek mythology, what fire-breathing monster is composed of the parts of a lion, a goat, and a serpent?
- A. Hydra
- B. Manticore
- C. Chimera
- D. Sphinx
In Greek mythology, which Gorgon had snakes for hair and could turn anyone who looked at her into stone?
- A. Stheno
- B. Euryale
- C. Medusa
- D. Echidna
What North American 'fearsome critter' is depicted as a jackrabbit with the antlers of an antelope?
- A. Wolpertinger
- B. Jackalope
- C. Skvader
- D. Bunyip
In Islamic mythology, what invisible beings are made of smokeless fire and have free will, unlike angels?
- A. Ghouls
- B. Djinn (Genies)
- C. Ifreet
- D. Marid
What is the name of the creature from Appalachian folklore that is a large black dog with a detachable tail?
- A. The Black Shuck
- B. Tailypo
- C. The Snallygaster
- D. The Wampus Cat
Which cryptid from the Amazon rainforest is described as a giant ground sloth-like creature with a mouth on its stomach?
- A. Chupacabra
- B. Mapinguari
- C. Beast of Bray Road
- D. Yowie
What is the name of the 'hopping' vampire or zombie from Chinese folklore that is revived by a ritual?
- A. Oni
- B. Jiangshi
- C. Kappa
- D. Ghul

Mythical Creatures & Urban Legends Quiz

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Which mythical race from Greek mythology is composed of beings with the upper body of a human and the lower body and legs of a horse?

Which chimerical creature from Chinese and East Asian mythology is often called a 'Chinese Unicorn' and appears to herald the birth or death of a sage?

What is the name of the multi-headed dog that guards the gates of the Greek Underworld to prevent the dead from leaving?

The urban legend of the 'Cursed 800-number' (such as 999-9999) usually claims what will happen if you call it?

In Filipino folklore, what vampire-like creature can detach its upper torso from its lower body and fly using massive bat-like wings?

Which 1977 cryptid sighting in Massachusetts involved a creature with large glowing orange eyes and long spindly fingers?

What is the Florida-based variation of the Bigfoot legend, named for the pungent odor it allegedly emits?

Which classic urban legend features a babysitter receiving threatening phone calls, only for the police to reveal they are coming from inside the house?

Which modern cryptid, famously captured on security footage in California, is described as looking like a pair of walking white pants?

Which malevolent spirit from Algonquian folklore is associated with cannibalism, greed, and the frozen wilderness?

In Greek mythology, which sea monster lived opposite the whirlpool Charybdis and had six long necks with hideous heads?

Which legendary lake monster is said to inhabit Lake Okanagan in British Columbia, Canada?

Which Victorian-era urban legend involved a man capable of making extraordinary leaps who attacked people in London in 1837?

In Greek mythology, what fire-breathing monster is composed of the parts of a lion, a goat, and a serpent?

In Greek mythology, which Gorgon had snakes for hair and could turn anyone who looked at her into stone?

What North American 'fearsome critter' is depicted as a jackrabbit with the antlers of an antelope?

In Islamic mythology, what invisible beings are made of smokeless fire and have free will, unlike angels?

What is the name of the creature from Appalachian folklore that is a large black dog with a detachable tail?

Which cryptid from the Amazon rainforest is described as a giant ground sloth-like creature with a mouth on its stomach?

What is the name of the 'hopping' vampire or zombie from Chinese folklore that is revived by a ritual?