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The Ultimate Norse Mythology Quiz | Mythology & Legends

I love mythology, but I find Scandinavian one of the more fascinating yet it's not as highly publicised as Greek or Roman. This quiz just tests you basic knowledge of the Norse gods.

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

Author
Kixxykat

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
215,201

Updated
Jan 30 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1468

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (6/10), Johnmcmanners (10/10), Guest 24 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the name of the place that the Norse gods inhabited? Hint

Asgard

Alfheim

Midgard

Niflheim

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the Norse god of death, wisdom and magic? Hint

Odin

Ull

Bragi

Njord

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the name of Odin's wife? Hint

Idun

Freya

Frigg

Hother

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the item that killed the god Balder? Hint

Wheat

Mistletoe

Holly

Gooseberry

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the Norse god of mischief? Hint

Loki

Heimdall

Tyr

Bragi

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Question 6 of 10

6. The name given to the mighty tree at the centre of the Norse universe was Yggdrasill.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the Norse god of Thunder? Hint

Bragi

Odin

Thor

Ull

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Question 8 of 10

8. Thor wielded a hammer, but what was its name? Hint

Verse Edda

Mistilteinn

Sigurd

Mjollnir

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Question 9 of 10

9. What did Freya represent? Hint

Prosperity

Power

Love

Immortality

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who ruled in the realm of the ungodly? Hint

Odin

Hel

Tyr

Heimdall

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the name of the place that the Norse gods inhabited?

Answer: Asgard

Asgard is home to the Norse gods. They each have a great hall, the greatest being Valhalla which deceased heroes inhabit. Midgard is the Norse name for the earth that mankind inhabits. Alfheim is the land of the light elves, as well as the god Freya. Niflheim is the lowest level of the Norse universe and it is classed as the Norse underworld.

2. Who was the Norse god of death, wisdom and magic?

Answer: Odin

Odin is the father of the Norse gods. Odin has only one eye, he traded his other eye for a drink from the well of wisdom, and gained immense knowledge.

3. What was the name of Odin's wife?

Answer: Frigg

Frigg is the foremost Norse goddess and represents marriage and motherhood. She is also said to know every person's destiny but has never revealed it to anyone.

4. What was the item that killed the god Balder?

Answer: Mistletoe

Balder was killed by Hother, who was actually tricked into the act by Loki. Balder's mother Frigg tried to protect her son from death by making an oath with all things, but she left out the mistletoe as she felt it was too young to make the oath. Loki discovered this and plucked the plant. Loki then gave the plant to Hother (who is blind) and directed his throw.

The dart of mistletoe immediately killed Balder. Loki is seen as the villain.

5. Who was the Norse god of mischief?

Answer: Loki

Loki is the foster brother of Odin. Loki is half divine, half demonic. He is seen as a dangerous ally for the Norse gods but never the less they tolerated him. Loki fathered Fenrir who later killed Odin in battle.

6. The name given to the mighty tree at the centre of the Norse universe was Yggdrasill.

Answer: True

Yggdrasill connects the upper, middle and lower levels of the Norse universe. It is sometimes referred to as Odin's steed. At the foot of the tree is a well, which is the greatest source of wisdom.

7. Who was the Norse god of Thunder?

Answer: Thor

Thor is probably the most famous Norse god, his name literally means thunder.

8. Thor wielded a hammer, but what was its name?

Answer: Mjollnir

Mjollnir was created for Thor by Brokk and Eitri who made it as part of a bet with Loki. Sigurd was the name of a Norse hero. Verse Edda is the name of a poem about Loki in which he insults all the other Norse gods. Mistilteinn is the Norse word for mistletoe.

9. What did Freya represent?

Answer: Love

Frey, Freya's brother, represents fertility. Idun is the keeper of the apples of immortality. Njord, Frey and Freya's father is the Norse god of prosperity as well as the god of the sea and fishing.

10. Who ruled in the realm of the ungodly?

Answer: Hel

Hel, the goddess of death and the underworld, is one of the three children of Loki and Angrbooa. The other two are Fenrir (the wolf who is foretold to kill Odin during Ragnarok) and Jormungandr (the sea serpent that encircles the world, holding its own tail in its mouth).

Source: Author Kixxykat

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