Mythology Questions

Who is the Roman equivalent of the Greek goddess Aphrodite?

• Venus

• Juno

• Minerva

• Diana

In Hindu mythology, who is the god of destruction and transformation?

• Shiva

• Vishnu

• Brahma

• Indra

In Norse mythology, what is the name of the tree that connects the nine worlds?

• Yggdrasil

• Bifröst

• Mímisbrunnr

• Ásgarðr

What is the name of the mythical bird in Chinese mythology that is often considered the counterpart to the Western phoenix?

• Fenghuang

• Dragon

• Qilin

• Pixiu

What is the name of the Japanese sun goddess, from whom the imperial family claims descent?

• Amaterasu

• Izanami

• Tsukuyomi

• Susanoo

What is the name of the epic Chinese literary work that features Sun Wukong as one of its main characters?

• Journey To The West

• Romance of the Three Kingdoms

• Dream of the Red Chamber

• Water Margin

What is the name of the Greek hero who slew the Gorgon Medusa?

• Perseus

• Theseus

• Hercules

• Achilles

According to Chinese mythology, what is the Fenghuang said to represent?

• The union of yin and yang

• The passage of time

• The cycle of life and death

• The power of the elements

What mythical creature in Slavic folklore is believed to bring misfortune and is often depicted as a female demon with iron teeth?

• Baba Yaga

• Kikimora

• Rusalka

• Leshy

Who is the king of the underworld in Greek mythology?

• Hades

• Zeus

• Poseidon

• Ares