Mythology & Folklore Trivia
Gods, heroes, monsters and the stories that explained the world. This category covers Greek, Roman, Norse and Egyptian myth alongside folklore and legends from every continent.
You type the name yourself — Zeus or Jupiter, both count where they should. Each question comes with a short fact about the myth.
- 246questions
- 53easy
- 70medium
- 123hard
What's covered
- Greek & Roman myth
- Norse myth
- Egyptian gods
- Legendary heroes
- Monsters
- Folk tales
Mythology & Folklore Trivia: sample questions
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- easy
Which legendary outlaw archer of Sherwood Forest is famous for robbing from the rich and giving to the poor?
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Robin Hood
The earliest ballads about him actually place him in Barnsdale, Yorkshire, rather than Sherwood Forest.
- easy
In the English fairy tale, what does Jack trade the family cow for on his way to market?
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Magic beans
The beans sprout overnight into a beanstalk so tall it vanishes into the clouds, leading Jack straight to a giant's castle.
- medium
In Norse mythology, what is the name for the armored female figures who choose warriors slain in battle and carry them to Odin's hall?
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Valkyries
Beyond picking the fallen, Valkyries doubled as cup-bearers in Valhalla, serving mead to the warrior dead known as the Einherjar.
- medium
In Irish folklore, what is the name for the female spirit whose mournful wailing is said to foretell a death in the family?
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Banshee
The word 'banshee' comes from the Irish 'bean sí,' meaning 'woman of the fairy mound.'
- hard
Which Hindu goddess of time and destruction is typically depicted with black or blue skin, a lolling tongue, and a necklace of severed heads?
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Kali
Kali's name comes from the Sanskrit 'kala,' meaning both 'black' and 'time,' reflecting her role as the devourer of all things.
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