Deep within our culture are ancient tales which have been shared through generations and are still remembered to this very day. Many of these folk tales and myths are testament to what our ancient ancestors actually believed. Can you ace this quiz about mythology and folklore?
1 of 15
In the Norse mythology, who is the hammer-wielding god of thunder?
While modern depictions place Aladdin in a vaguely Middle-Eastern setting, the original story takes place in China
China
Persia
Baghdad
Agrabah
10 of 15
Which of these mythical feats did the biblical Samson NOT do?
Slay a lion with his bare hands and extract a honeycomb from its corpse
Kill the king of Ascalon by throwing a fox’ tooth into his eye
Smite a thousand Philistines with a donkey’s jawbone
Tear off the gates of Gaza
11 of 15
What was the given name of the one-eyed giant encountered by Odysseus?
Though belonging to a race called cyclops, the giant's actual name was Polyphemus
Polyphemus
Goliath
No-one
Cyclops
12 of 15
What is the name of the Celtic spirit whose wail is an omen of death?
Goblin
Harpy
Banshee
Brownie
13 of 15
According to Islamic legend, which legendary ruler is responsible for binding genies to bottles, lamps and jars?
Solomon
Mohammed
Alexander the Great
Abraham
14 of 15
The Norse god Odin is attended by several animals. Which of these is NOT one of Odin’s pets?
Geri and Freki, a pair of wolves
Sleipnir, an eight-legged horse
Jormungand, a snake long enough to circle the world
Huginn and Munnin, a pair of ravens
15 of 15
What type of creature is the snake-haired Medusa?
Basilisk
Siren
Naga
Gorgon
Did you drink the waters of Lethe?
Tales and myths don’t interest you all that much, you probably have very little time for fantasy and fables, and are a... READ MORETales and myths don’t interest you all that much, you probably have very little time for fantasy and fables, and are a person that lives entirely in the present. Either that, or you could use a bit of freshening up on your mythology.
It is clear you have substantial knowledge of legends, mythology and folk tales, though that knowledge does have a few... READ MOREIt is clear you have substantial knowledge of legends, mythology and folk tales, though that knowledge does have a few holes that need to be plugged. Consider trying again and see if you can get it all correctly this time.
Mythologies and folk tales are your bread and butter, you can’t possibly be stumped! You are familiar with all fables... READ MOREMythologies and folk tales are your bread and butter, you can’t possibly be stumped! You are familiar with all fables, no matter which part of the world they originate from.
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