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Myths And Legends Trivia Quiz

World myths and legends.

A multiple-choice quiz by ayatollah. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
ayatollah

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
37,739

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
7005

Last 3 plays: 1995Tarpon (10/10), TrishDenis (9/10), Guest 31 (2/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. According to the Greeks, who was the first woman on earth? Hint

Flora

Elektra

Pandora

Medusa

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Question 2 of 10

2. In Norse mythology, the Valkyries carried the souls of the dead to what place? Hint

Valhalla

Mimir's fountain

Ragnarok

Denmark

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who is Morgan le Fay? Hint

Dracula's bride

King Arthur's sister

Dracula's sister

King Arthur's bride

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the magician, the chief character in works by Goethe, a play by Marlowe and and opera by Gounod? Hint

Dr. Jekyll

Lorelei

Merlin

Dr. Faustus

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Question 5 of 10

5. Irene was the Greek goddess of which of these? Hint

the clouds

hope

peace

the underworld

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Question 6 of 10

6. Derived from the Greeks, the laurel wreath is a symbol of what? Hint

Honour

Bravery

Defeat

Wisdom

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Question 7 of 10

7. Jason, of Greek mythology, commanded which ship? Hint

Argo

Golden Fleece

Apollo

Agro

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Question 8 of 10

8. Ajax, the king of Salamis, sailed to Troy with how many ships? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. Iris is the personification of what? Hint

Sky

Star

Clouds

Rainbow

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was told, by the oracle at Delphi to perform a dozen or more great labours? Hint

Adonis

Ulysses

Hercules

Achilles

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. According to the Greeks, who was the first woman on earth?

Answer: Pandora

She was created from earth and water.

2. In Norse mythology, the Valkyries carried the souls of the dead to what place?

Answer: Valhalla

Valhalla was the great hall of Odin's castle at Asgard.

3. Who is Morgan le Fay?

Answer: King Arthur's sister

She is usually seen as an evil fairy, seeking King Arthur's death.

4. Who was the magician, the chief character in works by Goethe, a play by Marlowe and and opera by Gounod?

Answer: Dr. Faustus

Faust was a 16th century magician, claiming to be in league with Satan.

5. Irene was the Greek goddess of which of these?

Answer: peace

Eirene

6. Derived from the Greeks, the laurel wreath is a symbol of what?

Answer: Honour

7. Jason, of Greek mythology, commanded which ship?

Answer: Argo

8. Ajax, the king of Salamis, sailed to Troy with how many ships?

Answer: 12

9. Iris is the personification of what?

Answer: Rainbow

Iris is also a divine messenger.

10. Who was told, by the oracle at Delphi to perform a dozen or more great labours?

Answer: Hercules

Also known as Heracles.

Source: Author ayatollah

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