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Mythology & Folklore Quiz

Mythology & Folklore · Inventions Quiz

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All 20 questions in this Mythology & Folklore quiz

In Norse mythology, who is the god of mischief?
- A. Loki
- B. Balder
- C. Odin
- D. Thor
In Scandinavian folklore, what is the name of the giant sea monster, often described as a cephalopod, that attacks ships?
- A. Leviathan
- B. Kraken
- C. Hydra
- D. Scylla
Which character from Greek mythology flew too close to the sun with wings made of feathers and wax, causing them to melt?
- A. Daedalus
- B. Phaethon
- C. Icarus
- D. Bellerophon
Who was the Greek hero that led the Argonauts on a quest to find the Golden Fleece?
- A. Jason
- B. Theseus
- C. Achilles
- D. Odysseus
In English folklore, which legendary outlaw is said to have lived in Sherwood Forest and 'robbed from the rich to give to the poor'?
- A. King Arthur
- B. Robin Hood
- C. Dick Turpin
- D. Blackbeard
Who is the King of the Greek Gods?
- A. Poseidon
- B. Zeus
- C. Apollo
- D. Hades
In Arthurian legend, what is the name of King Arthur's magical sword that was given to him by the Lady of the Lake?
- A. Clarent
- B. Excalibur
- C. Galatine
- D. Durendal
In the Hindu tradition, which monkey deity is celebrated for his devotion to Lord Rama and for his incredible strength and agility?
- A. Ganesha
- B. Garuda
- C. Hanuman
- D. Nandi
In the legends of the British Isles, which group of diminutive spirits are known for hiding pots of gold at the end of rainbows?
- A. Brownies
- B. Leprechauns
- C. Pixies
- D. Goblins
Which ancient deity, worshipped in both Greek and Roman traditions, is the god of music, truth, and prophecy, often carrying a lyre?
- A. Hermes
- B. Dionysus
- C. Apollo
- D. Ares
Which Greek titan was punished by Zeus for stealing fire from Mount Olympus to give to humanity?
- A. Atlas
- B. Cronus
- C. Prometheus
- D. Helios
In Irish folklore, what is the name of the female spirit whose mournful wailing portends an imminent death in a family?
- A. Selkie
- B. Puca
- C. Banshee
- D. Leprechaun
Which legendary figure from Norse mythology is the supreme god of wisdom, war, and poetry, often accompanied by two ravens named Huginn and Muninn?
- A. Thor
- B. Loki
- C. Odin
- D. Tyr
In Greek mythology, which king was granted a wish that everything he touched would turn into gold, only to realize it was a curse?
- A. Agamemnon
- B. Priam
- C. Midas
- D. Croesus
Who defeated the Minotaur in the labyrinth?
- A. Theseus
- B. Hercules
- C. Perseus
- D. Achilles
What is the rarest blood type?
- A. A Negative
- B. B Positive
- C. O Negative
- D. AB Negative
In Norse mythology, what is the 'end of the world' called?
- A. Valhalla
- B. Midgard
- C. Asgard
- D. Ragnark
In Mesopotamian mythology, who was the wild man created by the gods to be a rival and eventual companion to King Gilgamesh?
- A. Utnapishtim
- B. Enkidu
- C. Marduk
- D. Adapa
In Greek myth, who opened a box that released all evils?
- A. Medusa
- B. Helen
- C. Pandora
- D. Circe
What mythical bird is born again from its own ashes?
- A. Harpy
- B. Griffin
- C. Dragon
- D. Phoenix

Mythology & Folklore Quiz

Mythology & Folklore · Inventions Quiz

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In Norse mythology, who is the god of mischief?

In Scandinavian folklore, what is the name of the giant sea monster, often described as a cephalopod, that attacks ships?

Which character from Greek mythology flew too close to the sun with wings made of feathers and wax, causing them to melt?

Who was the Greek hero that led the Argonauts on a quest to find the Golden Fleece?

In English folklore, which legendary outlaw is said to have lived in Sherwood Forest and 'robbed from the rich to give to the poor'?

Who is the King of the Greek Gods?

In Arthurian legend, what is the name of King Arthur's magical sword that was given to him by the Lady of the Lake?

In the Hindu tradition, which monkey deity is celebrated for his devotion to Lord Rama and for his incredible strength and agility?

In the legends of the British Isles, which group of diminutive spirits are known for hiding pots of gold at the end of rainbows?

Which ancient deity, worshipped in both Greek and Roman traditions, is the god of music, truth, and prophecy, often carrying a lyre?

Which Greek titan was punished by Zeus for stealing fire from Mount Olympus to give to humanity?

In Irish folklore, what is the name of the female spirit whose mournful wailing portends an imminent death in a family?

Which legendary figure from Norse mythology is the supreme god of wisdom, war, and poetry, often accompanied by two ravens named Huginn and Muninn?

In Greek mythology, which king was granted a wish that everything he touched would turn into gold, only to realize it was a curse?

Who defeated the Minotaur in the labyrinth?

What is the rarest blood type?

In Norse mythology, what is the 'end of the world' called?

In Mesopotamian mythology, who was the wild man created by the gods to be a rival and eventual companion to King Gilgamesh?

In Greek myth, who opened a box that released all evils?

What mythical bird is born again from its own ashes?