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Legendary Weapons! Trivia Quiz

Weapons shape eras and destroy epochs! Here is a quiz on the weapons which are more famous than the famed mythological heroes who wielded them. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by Shravan1. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Shravan1

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
319,960

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
584

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Question 1 of 10

1. Let's start with a sitter. What is the name of the magic hammer that Thor, the Norse God of Thunder, wields? Hint

Hafud

Aegis

Mjolnir

Tarnhelm

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Question 2 of 10

2. Cyclops, the one-eyed monster, created the helmet of Hades, the Greek God of the Underworld. What is so special about this helmet? Hint

It enables the wearer to fly.

It gives the wearer infinite power.

It allows the wearer to control others' minds.

It makes the wearer invisible.

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Question 3 of 10

3. In Hindu mythology, Shiva the Destroyer wields the Trishul - a mighty trident. Which Greek God, too, is famous for his trident? Hint

Hermes

Chronos

Poseidon

Demeter

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Question 4 of 10

4. Greek mythology tells of the mythical spear of Achilles. Which Greek God created the spear? Hint

Apollo

Hephaestus

Morpheus

Nemesis

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Question 5 of 10

5. In Hindu mythology, which God yields a bow made of sugarcane with a string of honeybees, and arrows decorated with five kinds of flowers? Hint

Indra

Kamadeva

Varuna

Agni

6. Mythology is full of exciting tales of magical shields. Which knight of King Arthur's Round Table possessed a shield which was adorned with a cross, painted with the blood of Joseph of Arimathea, a disciple of Christ? Hint

Galahad

Percival

Bedivere

Lancelot

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Question 7 of 10

7. This magic sword made by the dwarf Dvalin never missed its aim. To which legendary Norse God did it belong? Hint

Beowulf

Odin

Sigmund

Heimdall

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the name of the sword King Arthur pulled free from a stone to become the King of Britain? Hint

Excalibur

Gelatine

Arondight

Clarent

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Question 9 of 10

9. Beowulf, the great Scandinavian hero who slew Grendel, had a magical sword - which was it? Hint

Hrunting

Courtain

Tyrfing

Pelian

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Question 10 of 10

10. According to Greek mythology, the Thunderbolts of Zeus were given to him by the Cyclops. But Roman mythology credits which God for this? Hint

Vulcan

Pluto

Vesper

Ceres

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Let's start with a sitter. What is the name of the magic hammer that Thor, the Norse God of Thunder, wields?

Answer: Mjolnir

The mighty hammer, Mjolnir, is also known as the Crusher!

2. Cyclops, the one-eyed monster, created the helmet of Hades, the Greek God of the Underworld. What is so special about this helmet?

Answer: It makes the wearer invisible.

Hades, the brother of Zeus, is the ruler of The Netherworld.

3. In Hindu mythology, Shiva the Destroyer wields the Trishul - a mighty trident. Which Greek God, too, is famous for his trident?

Answer: Poseidon

Poseidon was the Greek God of Water. His three-pronged trident would trigger devastating earthquakes as soon as it hit the earth.

4. Greek mythology tells of the mythical spear of Achilles. Which Greek God created the spear?

Answer: Hephaestus

This famed spear was made from an ash tree at Mt. Pelion. It was given to Achilles by his father Peleus.

5. In Hindu mythology, which God yields a bow made of sugarcane with a string of honeybees, and arrows decorated with five kinds of flowers?

Answer: Kamadeva

You may have figured out by now that Kamadeva is the Hindu God of Love.

Answer: Galahad

Joseph of Arimathea was the one who offered his own tomb for Jesus Christ's burial. The shield had been gifted by the King Evelake of Sarras.

7. This magic sword made by the dwarf Dvalin never missed its aim. To which legendary Norse God did it belong?

Answer: Odin

Odin was a walking armory. Apart from this sword, he also possessed Tirfing, the cursed sword.

8. What was the name of the sword King Arthur pulled free from a stone to become the King of Britain?

Answer: Clarent

This is not to be confused with Excalibur, the invincible sword gifted to Arthur by the Lady of the Lake!

9. Beowulf, the great Scandinavian hero who slew Grendel, had a magical sword - which was it?

Answer: Hrunting

Beowulf is a very well-known character in the wonderful world of mythology. His epic poem is one of the few works known in Old English.

10. According to Greek mythology, the Thunderbolts of Zeus were given to him by the Cyclops. But Roman mythology credits which God for this?

Answer: Vulcan

Vulcan is the Roman God of fire and volcanoes, the son of Jupiter and Juno.

Source: Author Shravan1

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