Mythology and Folklore

Question 1

In Greek mythology, what was the primary weakness of the hero Achilles?

Accepted Answer

His heel

Answer

His pride

Answer

His left elbow

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His temper

Question 2

Which Norse god is known for having an eight-legged horse as his mount?

Accepted Answer

Odin

Answer

Thor

Answer

Loki

Answer

Freyr

Question 3

In Japanese folklore, what type of creature is a kitsune that has lived for over 1,000 years believed to become?

Accepted Answer

A white or golden fox with nine tails

Answer

A dragon that grants three wishes

Answer

A shape-shifting raccoon dog

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A wise owl that speaks in riddles

Question 4

In Egyptian mythology, who is the god of the sun, often depicted with a falcon's head topped by a solar disk?

Accepted Answer

Ra

Answer

Osiris

Answer

Anubis

Answer

Thoth

Question 5

Which legendary figure from Arthurian legend is famous for his quest for the Holy Grail?

Accepted Answer

Sir Galahad

Answer

Sir Lancelot

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King Arthur

Answer

Sir Percival

Question 6

In Roman mythology, who is the goddess of love and beauty, equivalent to the Greek Aphrodite?

Accepted Answer

Venus

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Juno

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Minerva

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Diana

Question 7

What mythical creature from Greek legend was a winged horse, born from the blood of Medusa?

Accepted Answer

Pegasus

Answer

Hippogriff

Answer

Griffin

Answer

Centaur

Question 8

In Hindu mythology, who is the preserver god, one of the Trimurti, responsible for maintaining the universe?

Accepted Answer

Vishnu

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Brahma

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Shiva

Answer

Ganesh

Question 9

Which folklore creature is a mischievous sprite or goblin, often depicted as small, hairy, and prone to playing pranks on travelers in the Scottish Highlands?

Accepted Answer

Brownie

Answer

Banshee

Answer

Leprechaun

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Pixie

Question 10

In Mesopotamian mythology, who is the epic hero who journeys to find immortality after the death of his friend Enkidu?

Accepted Answer

Gilgamesh

Answer

Enkidu

Answer

Shamash

Answer

Ishtar

Mythology And Folklore