Quarantine Quizzes: History round 1

QUARANTINE QUIZZES History round 1: Myths and legends

1. Kunlun Mountain is a place where immortals lived, according to the mythology of which country? ​China

2. In Greek mythology, what did Prometheus steal from Mount Olympus and give to humankind?​ Fire. He gave humans the gift of fire and gave them the ability to walk upright like the gods. Zeus was so angry with him, he chained him to a rock and sent an eagle to eat his liver.

3. What animals were Hugin and Munin, two animals that brought news from the world to Odin, the all father in Norse mythology? ​Ravens. ​As the god of war and death, ravens were logical side-kicks for Odin. They are carrion birds, so were often present after a battle took place, to get a tasty meal. To slay someone in battle was, in a sense, to give the ravens (and therefore Odin) a gift.

4. In Roman mythology, who is the god of beginnings and doorways? ​Janus (the month of January is named after Janus as it is the door to/ beginning of the rest of the year)

5. What was the name of the mythological monster that had nine heads?

Hydra

6. In Greek myth, who was the first woman? ​Pandora

7. In Arthurian legend, how is Morgan La Fey related to King Arthur? a) she is his wife b) she is his mother c) she is his sister? ​c) She is his sister.

8. What was the name of the Shinto sun goddess in Japanese mythology? a) Akachan b) Amaterasu c) Aterashii ​b) Amaterasu

9. Who is the Roman god of the sea? ​Neptune. He is the Roman equivalent of the Greek god Poseidon.

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