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Introduction to Myths
Introduction to Myths
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What makes a myth? What are popular myths? How are myths used in society?
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Which is not a dragon from modern culture?
Toothless
Francis the Fiery Red
Mushu
Maleficent
2
King Arthur and Camelot were completely fake and EVERYONE knows it.
True
False
3
"What is your quest?"
To find a box of Kellogg Cereal
To unlock the Secret of Nymh
To capture the flag
To seek the Holy Grail
4
"Hercules" is actually what version of the Greek name "Herakles"?
Roman
Spanish
Egyptian
Greek
5
Achilles weakness is his...?
Heel
Trick knee
Bad back
Love of chocolate
6
This symbol comes from the Egyptian goddess Ma'at, who would weigh the heart against a feather.
The Scales of Happiness
The Scales of Olympus
The Scales of Importance
The Scales of Justice
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A myth is...
something to make us laugh
a traditional poem that exaggerates things
a story that attempts to answer questions about the world
something that isn't real
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King Arthur was...
a weak and cowardly king
a gracious and merciful king
An evil, ruthless leader
a selfish and greedy ruler
9
The first mermaid was Atargatis, the goddess who wanted to become a fish, from which culture?
Japan
Denmark
Syria
Israel
10
How did the sad-eyed mermaids of Russian mythology drag their victims to their doom?
They laughed at them until their victims died of shame
They poisoned them with Hemlock
They talked so much the men died of boredom
They tangled them in their hair and dragged them underwater
11
This dragon is seen across cultures, eats it's own tail, and represents the cycle of life.
Yulunggu
Ouroboros
Aido-Hwedo
Quetalcoatl
12
Who uses Pegasus as their seal?
UNF
UCF
USC
FSU
13
In Norse mythology, Loki is known as...
A trickster god
The god of lost souls
A superhero
The god of iron
14
The days of the week, from Tuesday to Friday, are named after gods from which mythology?
Celtic Mythology
Egyptian Mythology
Norse Mythology
Greek Mythology
15
The Amazon river got its name from the Greek Amazons, after Spanish explorers encountered...
A legendary group of female athletes in Columbia
A singing group of female musicians in Brazil
A hostile group of female warriors in Peru
A hilarious group of female comedians in Argentina
16
Which answer is NOT associated with King Arthur?
Camelot
The Prisoner of Marzipan
The Knights of the Round Table
The Holy Grail
17
The fall of Camelot was caused by...
A shortage of food
Guinevere and Lancelot's betrayal of Arthur
Jason and the Argonauts's arrival
the kingdom tripping over a rock
18
What is NOT an example of supernatural forces in the story of Camelot?
Morgan LeFay
The Lady of the Lake
Lancelot
Merlin
19
Pandora Jewelry comes from the woman, Pandora, who released all evil into the world from her...
Jar
Oven
Box
Envelope
20
Nike got its name from the Greek goddess of...
Vermillion
Vengance
Victory
Vultures
21
This dragon was the feathered serpent god of knowledge from Aztec mythology.
Quetzelcoatl
What's-his-face
Pachacuti
Tenochtitlan
22
Fluffy from Harry Potter, is actually called Cerberus, the guardian of....
Secrets
Mount Olympus
Hercules
The Underworld
23
What is NOT an element of a myth?
explained why something happened
usually have gods or goddesses, or supernatural powers
provide lessons about good or bad behavior
was told as fiction
24
Many leaders today think King Arthur was a horrible example of how a leader should rule.
False
True
25
The word "Phobia" comes from Phobos, the Greek god of...
Love
Feet
Tragedy
Fear
