Mythical Creatures and Their Real-Life Inspirations

What medical condition might have contributed to the myth of the Cyclops?

• Acromegaly

• Dwarfism

• Cyclopia

• Gigantism

Which extinct animal's skull might have been mistaken for a Cyclops?

• Cretan Dwarf Mammoth

• Saber-toothed Tiger

• Woolly Mammoth

• Giant Sloth

What real animal might have inspired the myth of flying snakes in ancient Egypt?

• Pterodactyl

• Komodo Dragon

• Oarfish

• Whale

Which creature is known as the World Serpent in Norse mythology?

• Nidhogg

• Fenrir

• Jormungandr

• Sleipnir

What event might have inspired the myth of Jormungandr?

• A volcanic eruption

• A meteorite impact

• A solar eclipse

• A tsunami

Which disease is thought to have influenced vampire myths?

• Tuberculosis

• Leprosy

• Rabies

• Plague

What is the name of the mythological creature in Aboriginal Dreamtime stories that resembles a large ox-like animal?

• Bunyip

• Yowie

• Mokoi

• Yara-ma-yha-who

Which real bird might have inspired the myth of the Roc?

• Condor

• Harpy Eagle

• Elephant Bird

• Dodo

What real animal might have been mistaken for a unicorn in ancient times?

• Horse

• Camel

• Rhinoceros

• Narwhal

Which large bird from New Zealand is thought to have inspired tales of a monstrous bird?

• Moa

• Kiwi

• Haast's Eagle

• Kea