M+F Final SG
Which culture's pantheon seems LEAST interested in mankind?
NOT Norse or Egyptian
To which ancient poet do we owe much of our current understanding of Greek and Roman mythology?
Ovid
Which theme was LEAST important to Aztec mythology?
courage
Panderers, flatterers, false prophets, and hypocrites are all punished in which of the nine circles of Hell, according to Dante?
eighth
In the ancient Greek language, what would the term "hecaton" have meant?
hundred
What is the Anglicized term for the ritual battles the Aztecs called xochiyaoyotl?
xochiyaoyotl
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are all grouped into which religious class (based on their shared "father")?
Abrahamic
What is the name of the most famous surviving Greek temple, dedicated to Athena?
Parthenon
What Aztec god was responsible for rain, agriculture, and storms?
Tlaloc
Myths and legends exist, in part, to help humans make sense of the "random" trials and tribulations of life.
True
The first two beings in Greek mythology were Chaos and Nyx.
True
What was one responsibility of the Aztec goddess also known as "obsidian butterfly"?
the souls of dead children
The Métis descended from what groups?
French traders and indigenous Canadians
In Egyptian mythology, the pharaoh is the avatar of what god?
Horus
Ziggurats are MOST associated as sites of worship with which civilization?
Mesopotamian
Which Norse realm serves as an afterlife?
Niflheim
Which culture's myths describe the universe as consisting of nine worlds divided into three levels?
Norse
Who is considered the most important god of the Egyptian pantheon, responsible for creation?
Ra
Which god was at the top of the Aztec hierarchy?
Tezcatlipoca
What was the food and drink of the Greek gods?
ambrosia and nectar
Western fairy tales and legends that involve heroes fighting villains are MOST likely serving which societal purpose?
inspiring the listener to greatness
What is the term for Japanese folklore studies?
minzokugaku
Which pair of "domains" was the responsibility of one Aztec god or goddess, representing the common theme of duality of responsibilities in their pantheon (excluding their creator deity who represented duality in ALL things)?
purification and filth
What global event MOST inspired modern Western folklore studies?
the Industrial Revolution
What notable history book included fairy tales and legends as well as more typical history?
Histories by Herodotus
In Greek mythology, who was responsible for the initial imprisonment of the Greek Olympians?
Kronos
The sun was worshipped in almost every ancient culture.
Sun
What are the three treasures (imperial regalia) of Imperial Japan?
a jewel, a mirror, and a tachi (sword)
