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Quiz about The Mythology of Snow and Ice

The Mythology of Snow and Ice Trivia Quiz

This quiz deals with myths surrounding snow and ice.

A multiple-choice quiz by gme24. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
gme24

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
345,745

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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561

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Question 1 of 10

1. Let us begin our journey by taking a look at Norse mythology. All began in Ginnungagap, a deep empty space between realms of heat and ice. Frost formed and became a giant. What was his name? Hint

Andhrimnir

Agir

Ymir

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Question 2 of 10

2. Next we meet the Norse goddess of winter and the hunt. Who was she? Hint

Snotra

Gefjun

Skadi

Lofn

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Question 3 of 10

3. We leave the Norse and we meet with a Greek god of the north wind and also god of the winter. Who was he? Hint

Notus

Boreas

Eurus

Zephyrus

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Question 4 of 10

4. Our Greek winter god was rather lonely so he decided to get himself a wife. He spotted a girl playing with her companions in a field by a river and he carried her off. What was the girl's name? Hint

Karya

Ampelos

Orithyia

Balanis

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Greek winter god and his wife had four children, two boys and two girls. One of the girls was the goddess of snow. What was her name? Hint

Cleopatra

Chione

Daphne

Castalia

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Question 6 of 10

6. In English folklore there is a creature who personifies the cold winter weather. Who was he? Hint

Jack Frost

Jack Freezer

Joe Ice

Joe Iceberg

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Question 7 of 10

7. In Irish and Scottish mythology we meet with the queen of winter. Who was she? Hint

Badb

Ernmas

Fand

Cailleach Bheur

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Question 8 of 10

8. Next we meet Angerona, goddess of the winter solstice and goddess of silence. In what mythology do we meet her? Hint

Indian

Norse

Roman

Greek

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Question 9 of 10

9. In Japan there is a legend concerning a woman dressed in white, appearing on snowy nights. What is her name? Hint

Omoikane

Inari

Yuki-onna

Fujin

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Question 10 of 10

10. Finally we meet the winter goddess of the Slavic mythology. Who is she? Hint

Vesna

Lada

Marzanna

Ziva

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Let us begin our journey by taking a look at Norse mythology. All began in Ginnungagap, a deep empty space between realms of heat and ice. Frost formed and became a giant. What was his name?

Answer: Ymir

Agir was ruler of the sea. Ra was keeper of the drowned and consort of Agir. Andhrimnir was the cook of the gods.

2. Next we meet the Norse goddess of winter and the hunt. Who was she?

Answer: Skadi

Skadi was the Goddess of winter and of the hunt. She was married to Njord the sea god. She was also the goddess of justice, vengeance, and righteous anger. Gefjun was the goddess of fertility and plough, Lofn was the goddess of love and Snotra the goddess of prudence.

3. We leave the Norse and we meet with a Greek god of the north wind and also god of the winter. Who was he?

Answer: Boreas

Boreas was the god of the north wind, one of the four directional wind gods. He was also the god of winter. Notus was the south wind, Eurus the east wind and Zephyrus the west wind.

Answer: Orithyia

Orithyia (The one that runs like crazy in the mountains) was a daughter of king Erekhtheus of Athens and she was playing with friends near the Ilissos river when she was snatched.

Ampelos is the personification of the wild grape vine, Balanis of the acorn tree and Karya of the hazel or chestnut tree.

5. The Greek winter god and his wife had four children, two boys and two girls. One of the girls was the goddess of snow. What was her name?

Answer: Chione

Chione (or Khione) was the goddess of snow, Cleopatra was her sister, Daphne was nymph of the laurel tree and Castalia was a nymph of springs. Chione's brothers were the Boreades, a pair of winged heroes.

6. In English folklore there is a creature who personifies the cold winter weather. Who was he?

Answer: Jack Frost

Jack Frost appears as an elfish creature who personifies cold winter weather. The rest are just a figment of my imagination!

7. In Irish and Scottish mythology we meet with the queen of winter. Who was she?

Answer: Cailleach Bheur

Cailleach was of Celtic origin. In Ireland she was the goddess that gave to kings the rights to rule, and in Scotland the personification of winter. Badb was a war goddess, Fand a sea goddess and Ernmas is a mother goddess.

8. Next we meet Angerona, goddess of the winter solstice and goddess of silence. In what mythology do we meet her?

Answer: Roman

Angerona was a Roman goddess and her festival was celebrated on the 21st of December, thus linking her with winter solstice. Atri was an Indian goddess associated with the winter solstice. Skadi was in Norse mythology and Chione in Greek.

9. In Japan there is a legend concerning a woman dressed in white, appearing on snowy nights. What is her name?

Answer: Yuki-onna

Yuki-onna is also known as snow woman. Inari is the goddess of rice and fertility, Fujin is the god of wind and Omoikane the deity of wisdom.

10. Finally we meet the winter goddess of the Slavic mythology. Who is she?

Answer: Marzanna

Marzanna is the Winter goddess and is also associated with death and nightmares. In certain parts of Eastern Europe an effigy of Marzanna is burned to signify the end of winter. Lada is a Slavic pagan deity of youth, love and merriment, Ziva is the goddess of fertility and Vesna of springtime.

Source: Author gme24

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