Are These Real? Trivia Quiz

Answer: The Kraken

The kraken entered pop culture in the 19th century, thanks to a sonnet by Alfred Lord Tennyson. It went on to make it's film debut in the 1981 hit "Clash of the Titans". It also appeared in the second Pirates of the Caribbean film serving at the beck and call of Davy Jones. This kraken eventually devoured Captain Jack Sparrow and his ship. Jack got better, but the kraken did not.

Answer: Beowulf

Grendel is the first of the three enemies that the hero Beowulf faces in his epic poem. Descriptions of Grendel vary from version to version, but all agree that Grendel is larger and stronger than an average man. They all also agree that he is very ugly.

There are some versions that depict Grendel as Cain, who has been hideously transformed and doomed to an eternity of torment after he slayed his brother Abel. The only person said to be unafraid of Grendel is Beowulf.

Answer: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

In Norse mythology, every race has its place. Humans live in Midgard. Gods dwell is Asgard. And the Frost Giants occupy the icy realm of Jotunheim. They are often depicted as being the enemies of the gods. Depending on where you look, Frost Giants may look like men, they may have blue skin, or they may actually be made from ice.

They have been featured on "Thor" (2011), "The Avengers" (2012) and on the television program "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." (2014).

Answer: Eye of the Tiger

The Minotaur has the body of a man and the head of a bull. He is seen in "The Chronicles of Narnia" (2005), "Sinbad" (2003) and "Eye of the Tiger" (1977). This powerful creature was placed inside the Labyrinth by its designer Daedalus until it was slain by Theseus. Minotaurs appear both evil and heroic depending on the conflict at any given time.

Answer: Gorgon

Medusa comes from Greek mythology. She is a gorgon, who is half-snake and half-human. She has the ability to turn men into stone simply by gazing at them. The most famous of the gorgons is Medusa and her sisters, Steno and Euryale. Medusa was the only one of the trio not to have been given the gift of immortality. According to legend, Perseus defeated her with a mirrored shield and a quick beheading.

They are featured in numerous films including "The Gorgon" (1964) and "Medusa Against the Son of Hercules" (1962).

Answer: Hercules

The Hydra is a multi-headed, dragon-like monster from Greek mythology. It was known that if you cut off one head two more would grow to take its place. Hercules kills the Hydra by cauterising the wound every time he chopped off a head. This prevented a new head from growing back.

This monster can be seen in the 2009 film "Hydra", the 1997 film "Hercules" and in the third season of "Lost" (2006).

Answer: Hercules

Cerberus is a giant, three-headed dog who guards the entrance to the underworld. Cerberus is very good at making sure that no one gets in or out of Hell without him allowing them to. Hercules last labor was to capture this beast. Cerberus is featured in Disney's movie "Hercules" (1997).

A three-headed dog is also in the very first "Harry Potter" film (2001). Hagrid called him Fluffy, and all that was needed to subdue him was a little peaceful music.

Answer: Sunlight

Trolls are one of the most popular creatures in Norse and Scandinavian folklore. There is not a lot of agreement as to what a troll actually looks like. Some folks believe them to be large monsters who tower over humans while others think they look like an ordinary person.

But in spite of the disagreement over what they look like, most people agree that trolls are dangerous creatures who often live in remote areas of the world. Some believe that sunlight can turn them to stone.

Answer: "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone"

The unicorn is one of the most popular mythological creatures. They are depicted as being graceful, beautiful, and capable of healing the sick and the injured. Traditionally, only pure and uncorrupted people, such as virgin maidens are capable of meeting a unicorn. Two films that feature unicorns are "The Last Unicorn" (1982) and "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" (2001).

Answer: Centaur

Centaurs are usually depicted as wise and mystical creatures. In the first "Harry Potter" movie, Firenze saves the young wizard while he is in the Forbidden Forest. Centaurs have the front half of a human and the back half of a horse. C. S. Lewis' popular "The Chronicles of Narnia" series depicts centaurs as the wisest and most noble of creatures.