Mythology and Folklore Quiz

What is folk literature?

• A type of music

• A type of dance

• A body of stories and legends

• A kind of painting

Who is Gilgamesh?

• A Celtic king

• A Roman god

• A Mesopotamian hero

• A Greek hero

What does the rainbow symbolize in flood myths?

• Fear

• Anger

• Hope

• Despair

What creature is known for shape-shifting in Japanese folklore?

• Unicorn

• Troll

• Kitsune

• Phoenix

Who is the goddess of love and beauty in Greek mythology?

• Hera

• Aphrodite

• Athena

• Demeter

What is the name of Odysseus' wife?

• Circe

• Calypso

• Penelope

• Athena

What is the Trojan Horse a symbol of?

• Deceit and betrayal

• Friendship

• Victory

• Love

Who turned Odysseus' crew into animals?

• Hera

• Athena

• Circe

• Calypso

What is the name of the Norse god known as the 'Raven god'?

• Freya

• Loki

• Odin

• Thor

What is the name of the place where dead Norse heroes go?

• Asphodel

• Valhalla

• Elysium

• Tartarus