Worthy of Worship Trivia Quiz

Answer: Ra

Nun, sometimes spelled Nu, is considered to be the oldest of the ancient Egyptian god and is said to be the father of Ra, the sun god. His name translates into "primeval waters", a reference to him representing the waters of chaos. Nun is depicted as an all-powerful being, known for his turbulent dark side.

Answer: Thanatos

The ancient Greeks believed that Hypnos, the god of sleep, visited everyone each night. He was responsible for easing them into sleep. He was reputed to be the son of Nyx, the Greek goddess of the night. His half-brother was Thanatos, the Greek god of death. This family of deities were often depicted together, as nighttime, sleep, and death are often associated together.

Answer: Sun

Usually depicted in a chariot being pulled by seven horses, Surya is the Hindu god of the sun. Surya is an ancient deity who is thought to have life-giving powers. He has two sons, Yama and Shani, who have the responsibility of judging the quality of a dead soul's life. A few of the things associated with Surya include the color red, the priceless ruby, and the metal gold.

Answer: Shinto

Amaterasu is the sun goddess of the Japanese Shinto religion. Her name translates as "she who shines in the heavens". She is the central figure of the Shinto pantheon of gods and goddesses. The Japanese Imperial family claims to be descended from this beautiful being.

It is said that her radiant beauty caused her to be sent off the Celestial Ladder directly into heaven, where she has remained ever since.

Answer: Frigg

Frigg was the wife of the powerful god Odin. She was the goddess of marriage, motherhood, childbirth, housekeeping, wisdom, and weaving. She was depicted as being the weaver of clouds and the threads of fate, which were known as 'Wyrd'. This domestic goddess was portrayed as the life-giver who provided unconditional love and devotion. Like many deities, her name is spelled many different ways.

Answer: Feathered serpent

Quetzalcoatl is one of the important figures in the pantheon of Mesoamerican gods. His name translates to "feathered serpent", which accurately describes how he is depicted in artwork. This unusual combination of features combines the green feathered quetzal bird, which symbolizes the heavens and the wind, and the snake which symbolized the earth and its fertility.

Answer: False

The Celtic goddess Cerridwen represents the darker aspects of a goddess and is often depicted as a crone. She is said to have the power of prophecy and is the keeper of the cauldron of knowledge. She lives in the underworld but frequently visits the above ground world.

She is said to be the goddess of change, rebirth, and transformation. She is definitely not the Greek goddess of seduction, that would be Peitho.

Answer: False

Nootaikok is a friendly Inuit deity who lives in the icebergs and glaciers that he rules over. For centuries it was thought that invoking his name would bring the seals to shore. He is also a symbol of male strength.

Answer: Minerva

The goddess Minerva was said to be the daughter of Jupiter. She is credited with being the inventor of numbers and musical instruments. Minerva was revered as the goddess of wisdom, medicine, music, crafts, and magic. She is often depicted with an owl, a symbol of her insight and wisdom.

Answer: Marduk

Marduk was the chief god of ancient Babylonia and was often depicted with a war chariot and stars in the background. He was believed to be the most powerful being to have ever existed and was credited with conquering the monster of chaos, at which time he became the god of all heavens and earth. All nature, including mankind, owed their very existence to him.

The destiny of all the world was in his hands. The other three options are deities found in ancient Egypt.