Mythology Quiz

1. 1. Who is the king of the gods in Greek mythology?

• A) Zeus

• B) Poseidon

• C) Hades

• D) Apollo

2. 2. Which mythical creature is half-man and half-horse?

• A) Centaur

• B) Minotaur

• C) Griffin
  

• D) Cyclops

3. 3. Who is the goddess of love and beauty in Roman mythology?

• A) Athena

• B) Aphrodite

• C) Hera

• D) Artemis

4. 4. What is the name of the Greek hero who fought the Trojan War and had to complete twelve labors?

• A) Hercules

• B) Perseus

• C) Theseus

• D) Odysseus

5. 5. In Norse mythology, who is the trickster god associated with mischief and cunning?

• A) Thor

• B) Odin

• C) Loki

• D) Freyja

6. 6. In Greek mythology, what symbolic meanings might the story of Demeter and Persephone represent?

• A) The cycle of life and death

• B) The importance of family relationships

• C) The power dynamics between gods and mortals

• D) The struggle for political power

7. 7. How does the character of Prometheus in Greek mythology challenge the traditional power dynamics among gods and humans?

• A) By stealing fire and giving it to humans

• B) By overthrowing Zeus and becoming the ruler of Olympus

• C) By creating humans out of clay and breathing life into them

• D) By organizing a rebellion of mortals against the gods

8. 8. What psychological or philosophical themes are explored through the story of the Minotaur in Greek mythology?

• A) The consequences of arrogance and hubris

• B) The nature of identity and belonging

• C) The pursuit of power and glory
  

• D) The inevitability of fate and destiny

9. 9. How does the Norse myth of Ragnarök reflect cultural attitudes towards the cyclical nature of existence?

• A) By portraying the destruction and rebirth of the world

• B) By emphasizing the importance of honor and valor in battle

• C) By illustrating the triumph of good over evil

• D) By depicting the gods as fallible and mortal beings

10. 10. What societal or moral lessons can be gleaned from the Hindu myth of the churning of the ocean?
    

• A) The importance of cooperation and unity

• B) The consequences of greed and selfishness

• C) The power of love and devotion

• D) The inevitability of suffering and hardship