Legends In The Mythical World Trivia Quiz

Answer: Chupacabra

Chupacabras prey mainly on goats, sheep, and other small livestock. The creature allegedly was first sighted in Puerto Rico in the early 90s, but in the last few years, sightings have been claimed nearly all over the world. Recently there have been a few sightings in Texas, but when the farmers have killed them and had the bodies analyzed, their DNA turned out to be of coyotes with severe cases of mange.

Answer: Quetzalcoatl

The Quetzalcoatl was a very important figure in Mesoamerican history. There are many sculptures and iconographic symbols that can be seen with the figure of a feathered snake, which is usually accompanied by hummingbirds. In Mexico you can find the Temple of the Feathered Serpent in Xochicalco.

Answer: Pan

This wild creature was depicted as having the body of a man with horns, legs and tail of a goat, with pointed ears and a beard. He is the god of shepherds and flocks, and wanders the hills of Arkadia playing his pan pipes. He was well known to flirt and chase nymphs, one of them being Syrinx, who hid from him by transforming herself into reeds. He then took those reeds and used them to make his famous pan-pipes.

Answer: Alicanto

The Alicanto is a large nocturnal bird, resembling a vulture, with very attractive metallic coloured feathers, eyes that shine throughout the night, and a gold or silver beak. This creature's strange diet consists of gold, silver and other jewels. Miners try to follow its trail without getting caught, in order to locate their caves, which are said to be full of treasures bringing them good fortune. If caught, the Alicanto will lure people to the edge of a precipice, causing them to fall to their deaths.

Answer: Minotaur

The Minotaur had the body of a man and the head of a bull. The creature was the offspring of Queen Pasiphae who coupled with a bull sent by Poseidon. The Minotaur whose real name was Asterion, was kept in the Cretan Labyrinth. The creature was eventually killed by Theseus using the sword of Aegeus.

Answer: Curupira

Legend says that this little being roams the forest and protects it from the destructive habits of man. He allows men to hunt for food, but does not tolerate those that hunt for pleasure, or leave a wounded animal behind. His feet, which face backward, are one of his many tricks, as they are used for confusing hunters, and luring them deep into the jungle. It is said that he helps those that are kind to the forest, and helps them out when they are lost. This legendary creature was named by the Tupi-Guaranis, and it's name literally means child's body.

Answer: Pegasus

Pegasus was an immortal winged horse sired by Poseidon and foaled by Medusa. Legend says that he came out of the neck of Medusa, when she was beheaded by Perseus. The horse was tamed by Bellerophon, allowing him to ride him into battle in order to kill the Chimera. On his way to Mount Olympus, Pegasus threw Bellerophon off his back, and he continued to fly to heaven. Once there he took his place in the stables of Zeus. He was later converted into a constellation by Zeus, forever placing Pegasus in the sky.

Answer: Sirens

These creatures had the body and legs of a bird, and the head of a beautiful woman. Originally, the nymphs were Persephone's maidens. When she was abducted, Demeter gave them wings to help find her. They eventually gave up the search and settled on an island. According to the legend, the Sirens would only live until someone hearing their song could pass by them.

When the Argonauts passed by the Sirens, and their songs did not affect Orpheus, they threw themselves into the sea and became rocks.

Answer: Devon and Cornwall

Seemingly, these little legendary creatures are believed to be the most abundant in the areas of Devon and Cornwall, as they like living in the moorlands. They are described as wingless, with pointed ears and wearing green outfits with a pointed hat. They are generally helpful to humans although they like pulling pranks.

Answer: Unicorn

The traditional unicorns are depicted as having the body of a stag, the tail of a lion, and the head of a goat with a single colourful spiralling horn protruding from the middle of their head. Allegedly they have been seen all around the world. They symbolize purity and grace. Unicorn horns were very precious in the middle ages, according to the legend they had magical and medicinal purposes.