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COMS287 Chapter 3

1. The documents contain multiple choice questions about figures and creatures from Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Norse, and other mythologies. 2. The questions cover topics like the Greek god of blacksmiths (Hephaestus), Roman god of war (Mars), Greek name for the god of the sea (Poseidon), and mythical creatures like harpies and wyverns. 3. The documents test knowledge of mythology across various ancient cultures through questions with a single correct multiple choice answer about gods, goddesses, heroes, monsters, and other mythical elements.

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COMS287 Chapter 3

1. The documents contain multiple choice questions about figures and creatures from Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Norse, and other mythologies. 2. The questions cover topics like the Greek god of blacksmiths (Hephaestus), Roman god of war (Mars), Greek name for the god of the sea (Poseidon), and mythical creatures like harpies and wyverns. 3. The documents test knowledge of mythology across various ancient cultures through questions with a single correct multiple choice answer about gods, goddesses, heroes, monsters, and other mythical elements.

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1.

The Hippogriff, not to be confused with the Griffon, is a magical creature with
the front half of an eagle, and the back half of what?
a. A Lion
b. !A Horse
c. A Dragon
d. A Tiger

2. Who in Greek mythology, who led the Argonauts in search of the Golden Fleece?
a. Castor
b. Daedalus
c. Odysseus
d. !Jason

3. This Greek goddess039;s name was chosen for the dwarf planet responsible for
discord on Pluto039;s classification amongst astronomers.
a. Dysnomia
b. Charon
c. !Eris
d. Ceres

4. Which of these Roman gods doesn039;t have a counterpart in Greek mythology?


a. Mars
b. Juno
c. Vulcan
d. !Janus

5. Rannamaari was a sea demon that haunted the people of the Maldives and had to be
appeased monthly with the sacrifice of a virgin girl.
a. False
b. !True

6. Who is the Egyptian god of reproduction and lettuce?


a. !Min
b. Mut
c. Menu
d. Meret

7. What is the name of the Greek god of blacksmiths?


a. Dyntos
b. Artagatus
c. !Hephaestus
d. Vulcan

8. Which of the following is not one of the Greek Fates?


a. Clotho
b. Atropos
c. Lachesis
d. !Narcissus

9. In African mythology, Anansi is a trickster and storyteller who takes the shape
of which animal?
a. Wild dog
b. Crocodile
c. !Spider
d. Monkey

10. What mytological creatures have women039;s faces and vultures039; bodies?
a. Mermaids
b. Lilith
c. Nymph
d. !Harpies

1. Who in Greek mythology, who led the Argonauts in search of the Golden Fleece?
a. !Jason
b. Daedalus
c. Castor
d. Odysseus

2. Who was the Roman god of fire?


a. Jupiter
b. Apollo
c. Mercury
d. !Vulcan

3. Neptune039;s greek name was...


a. Zeus
b. Apollo
c. !Poseidon
d. Ares

4. In Greek Mythology, who was the daughter of King Minos?


a. Alana
b. !Ariadne
c. Ariel
d. Athena

5. According to Greek Mythology, Zeus can control lightning.


a. False
b. !True

6. Which of these Roman gods doesn039;t have a counterpart in Greek mythology?


a. !Janus
b. Juno
c. Vulcan
d. Mars

7. Nidhogg is a mythical creature from what mythology?


a. Greek
b. !Norse
c. Egyptian
d. Hindu

8. According to Greek Mythology, Atlas was an Olympian God.


a. !False
b. True

9. What is the name of the first human being in Norse mythology?


a. Ake
b. !Ask
c. Asmund
d. Asger

10. What animal did Queen Pasipahe sleep with before she gave birth to the Minotaur
in Greek Mythology?
a. Horse
b. !Bull
c. Pig
d. Ox

1. According to Algonquian folklore, how does one transform into a Wendigo?


a. Performing a ritual involving
murder.
b. Drinking the blood of many slain
animals.
c. !Participating in cannibalism.
d. Excessive mutilation of animal
corpses.

2. The ancient Roman god of war was commonly known as which of the following?
a. Ares
b. !Mars
c. Jupiter
d. Juno

3. Neptune039;s greek name was...


a. Zeus
b. !Poseidon
c. Ares
d. Apollo

4. Hera is god of...


a. War
b. Sea
c. Agriculture
d. !Marriage

5. The greek god Poseidon was the god of what?


a. Fire
b. Sun
c. War
d. !The Sea

6. What is the name of the Greek god of blacksmiths?


a. !Hephaestus
b. Vulcan
c. Dyntos
d. Artagatus

7. A wyvern is the same as a dragon.


a. !False
b. True

8. Janus was the Roman god of doorways and passageways.


a. False
b. !True

9. Who is the god of war in Polynesian mythology?


a. !039;Oro
b. Hina
c. Mui
d. Kohara

10. The Nike apparel and footwear brand takes it039;s name from the Greek goddess
of what?
a. Courage
b. !Victory
c. Strength
d. Honor

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