Norse Mythology Quiz 2

Where do the first people live?

• Midgard

• Niflheim

• Asgard

• Muspell

Answer explanation

The first people, according to Norse mythology, lived in Midgard, which is the realm of humans. The other options, Niflheim, Asgard, and Muspell, represent different realms, but Midgard is specifically designated for human habitation.

Which did NOT exist at the beginning?

• Niflheim

• Surtr

• Muspell

• Odin

Answer explanation

Odin did not exist at the beginning of the Norse cosmos. In the creation myth, he was born later, while realms like Niflheim and Muspell, along with the fire giant Surtr, were present from the start.

What is the father of all giants?

• Odin

• Buri

• Surtr

• Ymir

Answer explanation

Ymir is considered the father of all giants in Norse mythology. He is the primordial being from whom the world was created, making him the progenitor of the race of giants.

Who is killed to make the world?

• Odin

• Buri

• Surtr

• Ymir

Answer explanation

In Norse mythology, Ymir is the primordial giant whose body is used to create the world. His flesh becomes the land, his blood the seas, and his bones the mountains, making him the key figure in the world's creation.

What feeds the elven rivers?

• Audhumla

• Ginnungagap

• Hvergelmir

• Muspell

Answer explanation

Hvergelmir is a primordial spring in Norse mythology that feeds the rivers of the world, including those associated with the elves. The other options, like Audhumla and Muspell, do not serve this purpose.

Who gave people will?

• Odin

• Buri

• Ve

• Vili

Answer explanation

In Norse mythology, Vili, along with his brothers Odin and Ve, created humanity. Vili specifically is credited with giving humans will and understanding, distinguishing them from other beings.

Who is NOT a son of Bor?

• Odin

• Vili

• Ve

• Buri

Answer explanation

Buri is not a son of Bor; he is actually Bor's father. Odin, Vili, and Ve are the sons of Bor, making Buri the correct answer to the question.

When will Surtr leave Muspell?

• At Ginnungagap

• At Ragnarok

• At Hvergelmir

• At Ymir

Answer explanation

Surtr will leave Muspell at Ragnarok, which is the prophesied end of the world in Norse mythology. This event marks the time when he will unleash fire and destruction, fulfilling his role in the cosmic battle.

The people were made from what?

• Clay

• Bone

• Wood

• Flesh

Answer explanation

According to some mythologies, humans were created from wood, symbolizing a connection to nature. This contrasts with other materials like clay or bone, which are often associated with different creation stories.

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What is the name of the primordial void in Norse mythology?

• Yggdrasil

• Ginnungagap

• Valhalla

• Bifrost

Answer explanation

In Norse mythology, Ginnungagap is the primordial void that existed before the creation of the world. It is distinct from Yggdrasil, Valhalla, and Bifrost, which represent different aspects of the Norse cosmos.