15 Mythology and Folklore Trivia Questions and Answers

Test your folklore knowledge with these mythology and folklore trivia questions. These are hard! Test your friends.

15 Mythology and Folklore Trivia Questions

1. In Greek mythology, who was the ruler of the gods?
2. What is the name of the hammer wielded by Thor in Norse mythology?
3. According to Japanese folklore, what creature is often depicted as a large, intelligent, cat-like being with the power to shape-shift?
4. In Egyptian mythology, who is the goddess of magic and motherhood?
5. What is the name of the legendary city that was said to have sunk into the ocean “in a single day and night of misfortune”?
6. In Celtic folklore, what are the small, humanoid creatures known for their skills in metalworking and their hidden homes?
7. Who is the Roman equivalent of the Greek goddess Athena?
8. In Hindu mythology, who is the god of fire?
9. According to Maori folklore, what is the name of the demigod who fished up the North Island of New Zealand?
10. What tree is Yggdrasil in Norse mythology?
11. Who is the Aztec god of the sun and war?
12. In Slavic folklore, who is the winter witch associated with cold, death, and winter?
13. What mythical creature is often depicted as a horse with a single horn in Western folklore?
14. In Chinese mythology, who is the dragon king responsible for rainfall and water control?
15. What legendary sword was said to be embedded in a stone until it was pulled out by the rightful king of England?

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15 Mythology and Folklore Trivia Questions and Answers

1. In Greek mythology, who was the ruler of the gods? Zeus.
2. What is the name of the hammer wielded by Thor in Norse mythology? Mjölnir.
3. According to Japanese folklore, what creature is often depicted as a large, intelligent, cat-like being with the power to shape-shift? Tanuki or Kitsune (both are shape-shifters, but the tanuki is more closely associated with the description).
4. In Egyptian mythology, who is the goddess of magic and motherhood? Isis.
5. What is the name of the legendary city that was said to have sunk into the ocean “in a single day and night of misfortune”? Atlantis.
6. In Celtic folklore, what are the small, humanoid creatures known for their skills in metalworking and their hidden homes? Leprechauns.
7. Who is the Roman equivalent of the Greek goddess Athena? Minerva.
8. In Hindu mythology, who is the god of fire? Agni.
9. According to Maori folklore, what is the name of the demigod who fished up the North Island of New Zealand? Maui.
10. What tree is Yggdrasil in Norse mythology? The World Tree, an immense ash tree.
11. Who is the Aztec god of the sun and war? Huitzilopochtli.
12. In Slavic folklore, who is the winter witch associated with cold, death, and winter? Baba Yaga.
13. What mythical creature is often depicted as a horse with a single horn in Western folklore? Unicorn.
14. In Chinese mythology, who is the dragon king responsible for rainfall and water control? The Dragon King, or Longwang.
15. What legendary sword was said to be embedded in a stone until it was pulled out by the rightful king of England? Excalibur.

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