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What is the BEST term for the aboriginal Japanese mythology?

Ainu

In a modern video game, fantasy novel, or similar story, what item or artifact would MOST likely be named in some way after Icarus?

a pair of wings

Which Greek mythological figure was responsible for ending the terror caused by the Minotaur?

Theseus

Which mythological character comes from the culture for which the term 'myth' itself originated?

Pelops Signup and view all the answers

What element of the Greek myth explaining why we have seasons varies MOST depending on which version of the tale is being told?

whether Hades tricked Persephone into eating a pomegranate seed Signup and view all the answers

Vodou is a syncretic religion mixing which two cultures?

African and Catholic Signup and view all the answers

What description would make sense for the rainbow-colored Bifrost that appears in Thor?

bridge used by gods to cross worlds Signup and view all the answers

What term is most similar to the action of combining strawberry and cherry flavoring in a sno-cone?

syncretic Signup and view all the answers

Which Greek mythological figure was imprisoned in a maze of his own design?

Daedalus Signup and view all the answers

For which product would a brand name of 'Daedalus' make the MOST sense?

intricate 3D puzzles Signup and view all the answers

Why was Grimm's Fairy Tales controversial when it was originally released?

The stories were considered too violent for children. Signup and view all the answers

The Minotaur is a combination of which two animals?

human and bull Signup and view all the answers

What was the magical element in the 'Bluebeard' fairy tale?

an enchanted key Signup and view all the answers

A fable is a type of folktale.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic a folktale must have in order to be considered a fable?

a clear moral lesson Signup and view all the answers

Which behavior would a mythological warrior be MOST likely to engage in?

personally killing a tyrannical king or emperor Signup and view all the answers

Which Greek group was an embodiment of vengeance itself and was referred to as the 'kindly ones'?

Erinyes Signup and view all the answers

What elemental force is shared in both Sigrid's and Brynhild's legends?

Fire Signup and view all the answers

Which Christian holiday is MOST directly inspired by a West Germanic goddess?

Easter Signup and view all the answers

Much of Chinese legend is derived from the Sengoku or Warring States period.

False Signup and view all the answers

What popular shoe brand shares its name with the Greek goddess of victory?

Nike Signup and view all the answers

Which country's troops were responsible for the ultimate defeat of the Dahomey?

France Signup and view all the answers

What was the MOST likely cause of the rebellion led by Boudica, Queen of the Iceni?

misrule, theft, and enslavement of her people Signup and view all the answers

The very earliest Dahomey Amazons made their living through what practice?

wild game hunters Signup and view all the answers

How does someone earn the right to go to Valhalla when they die?

die on the battlefield Signup and view all the answers

Which explorer makes the MOST sense to attribute as the first nonaboriginal person to explore North America?

Erik the Red Signup and view all the answers

Which figure is known for being so ferocious that she single-handedly caused a native military group to flee?

Freydis Eiriksdottir Signup and view all the answers

Which two mythical figures both have ties to death on the battlefield?

Morrigan and Freya Signup and view all the answers

Which goddess's physical appearance is described MOST similar to the original Celtic goddesses' 'dual nature'?

Hel Signup and view all the answers

Which wartime leader won several successive battles before a crushing defeat?

Boudica Signup and view all the answers

Which scholar was MOST directly influenced by Jung's ideas?

Joseph Campbell Signup and view all the answers

In many modern retellings of the story of King Arthur, which monomythic archetype does Merlin MOST fit?

mentor Signup and view all the answers

Who is the hero of the world's oldest known epic myth?

Gilgamesh Signup and view all the answers

Each archetype in the heroic monomyth is exemplified by different entities representing the culture the myth originated from.

True Signup and view all the answers

In a saga or epic, which event is MOST likely to occur before a hero is born?

A king dreams that his children will kill him. Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence is an example of a story that MOST represents a narrative form?

I could see my opponent's innate villainy even through his 'innocent' smile. Signup and view all the answers

The trickster archetype is known for their malice and hatred toward the hero.

False Signup and view all the answers

Which stage in the 12-stage version of the heroic monomyth is generally the final stage?

Return with the Elixir Signup and view all the answers

What elements should Amelia add as the hero enters adulthood?

The hero's guardian tells him about his biological parents. Signup and view all the answers

In Greek mythology, what archetype does Cerberus MOST fulfill?

threshold guardian Signup and view all the answers

What do psychologists and folklorists mean when they refer to a collective unconsciousness?

some shared universal ideas essential to the human psyche Signup and view all the answers

Which description of the current times would be MOST expected during the birth of a hero?

the aftermath of a natural disaster Signup and view all the answers

What character flaw was common to both Beowulf and Odysseus?

pride Signup and view all the answers

A story about Johnny Appleseed's life would be MOST likely considered:

a folk tale. Signup and view all the answers

What is the point of the Refusal of the Call stage of the heroic monomyth?

introducing a minor conflict before the hero leaves home Signup and view all the answers

In American mythology and folklore, what animal is often a trickster?

rabbit or hare Signup and view all the answers

If a video game designer wants to create a massive aerial fight between two giant flying creatures, what would be MOST thematically appropriate for inspiration?

The Ho-Oh and the Lagia Signup and view all the answers

What type of animals are the garuda, peng, and Ziz?

giant birds Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the mythological creature that is represented in the following image?

mediator between heaven, humans, and earth Signup and view all the answers

Which Greek deity was well-known for transforming himself into animals to seduce?

Zeus Signup and view all the answers

Given the meanings of Qinlong, Fucanglong, and Tianlong in Chinese mythology, what would the word 'tian' translate to in English?

heaven Signup and view all the answers

In which world region did Brer Rabbit stories originate?

Africa Signup and view all the answers

For myths that explain the creation of the world as being caused by an animal, there's a wide variety of animal types responsible.

True Signup and view all the answers

What mythological creature is known both for its humongous size and its role as a mediator?

Buffalo Women Signup and view all the answers

Arachnophobia is associated with the Greek myth about Arachne. What is arachnophobia a fear of?

spiders Signup and view all the answers

What would be the MOST likely role for a peacock in mythology, given the common way peacocks are personified?

vain debutante Signup and view all the answers

What determined the order of the animals in the Chinese zodiac?

their place in a mythical race Signup and view all the answers

The bat is an almost universal symbol of bad luck, death, and evil.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the association between the depictions of most major Egyptian gods and goddesses and animals?

Most gods had animal heads. Signup and view all the answers

Which myth's central story involves an animal that is entirely antagonistic toward the hero?

Theseus and the Minotaur Signup and view all the answers

What did the Nuremberg Chronicle include in its illustrated history?

Biblical creation stories Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for Japanese folklore studies?

minzokugaku Signup and view all the answers

The Western practice of folkloristics has only existed for about 50 years.

False Signup and view all the answers

What did the three treasures of the Japanese emperor represent?

three primary virtues Signup and view all the answers

Where did the sun and the moon come from in Aztec mythology?

the sacrifice of Tecuciztecatl and Nanahuatzin Signup and view all the answers

Which goddess was believed to live in Mt. Fuji?

Konohana, goddess of flowering trees Signup and view all the answers

Based on the nure-onago and harionago of Japanese folklore, what does 'onago' indicate?

woman or girl Signup and view all the answers

In the I Ching, what trait is associated with the Mountain?

keeping still Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the major powers represented by the I Ching?

Fire Signup and view all the answers

What type of myth would Alexander Eliot consider stories of Buddha's transcendence?

sacred Signup and view all the answers

The Norse and Egyptian religions are classified as which type?

polytheistic Signup and view all the answers

According to Dante, which sin is most heinous?

treachery Signup and view all the answers

The sun was worshipped in almost every ancient culture.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is one limitation of Alexander Eliot's classification system regarding sacred myths?

arbitrary distinction between which religious myths 'count' as sacred Signup and view all the answers

What was the food and drink of the Greek gods?

ambrosia and nectar Signup and view all the answers

The first two beings in Greek mythology were Chaos and Nyx.

True Signup and view all the answers

Which god or goddess would be MOST likely to have been worshipped at the Parthenon?

Athena Signup and view all the answers

What is the Anglicized term for the ritual battles the Aztecs called xochiyaoyotl?

flower wars Signup and view all the answers

Which Mesopotamian god or goddess is MOST associated with pure villainy and evil in modern culture?

Tiamat Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the most important god of the Egyptian pantheon, responsible for creation?

Ra Signup and view all the answers

What was the universe created from according to Aztec mythology?

pure chaos Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Norse kenning?

poetically communicating ideas Signup and view all the answers

What term could be MOST accurately applied to Mesopotamian myth?

Babylonian Signup and view all the answers

On what surface was the oldest book known to anthropologists composed?

clay tablets Signup and view all the answers

Which civilization is the BEST example of a culture formed directly as part of a cradle of civilization?

Olmecs Signup and view all the answers

What was one responsibility of the Aztec goddess known as 'obsidian butterfly'?

the souls of dead children Signup and view all the answers

Which god was at the top of the Aztec hierarchy?

Tezcatlipoca Signup and view all the answers

In Aztec mythology, what is the sun created from?

the body of sacrificed gods Signup and view all the answers

What precious stone was MOST associated with the Aztec goddess of water and childbirth?

jade Signup and view all the answers

What form of writing would an anthropologist need to understand to MOST be able to interpret written stories of Mesopotamia?

cuneiform Signup and view all the answers

What type of tree is Yggdrasil?

ash Signup and view all the answers

Which society utilized a logo-syllabic writing script?

Mesopotamia Signup and view all the answers

What myth is likely partially responsible for Western culture's disdain toward reptiles?

Garden of Eden Signup and view all the answers

In folklorist studies, what perspective was most popular in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries?

absolutist Signup and view all the answers

Where were the Naacal believed to have lived?

Mu Signup and view all the answers

What seminal tale did Dr. Jamie Tehrani trace, finding 35 different versions and a common ancestor over 2,600 years old?

Little Red Riding Hood Signup and view all the answers

Approximately how many languages are listed in the Ethnologue?

6,809 Signup and view all the answers

What type of creatures guards the World Trees in Greek, Hindu, and Chinese mythology?

dragon or serpent Signup and view all the answers

What did the Rosetta Stone offer anthropologists great insight into?

writing Signup and view all the answers

In the original story of Beauty and the Beast, what theme does this version of the story try to tell?

the importance of looking beyond first appearances Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Japanese and Other Mythologies

Ainu is the term for aboriginal Japanese mythology.
In modern storytelling, an item potentially named after Icarus is typically a pair of wings.

Greek Mythology

Theseus is the Greek hero who defeated the Minotaur, halting its reign of terror.
Pelops, a character from Greek mythology, is linked to the term "myth."
A variation in the myth of seasons involves whether Hades tricked Persephone into eating a pomegranate seed.
Daedalus is known for designing the Labyrinth as a prison for the Minotaur.

Mythological Concepts

Vodou combines African and Catholic elements as a syncretic religion.
Erinyes, known as the "kindly ones," embody vengeance in Greek mythology.
An archetypal figure in storytelling is the mentor, exemplified by Merlin in the Arthurian legends.

Folktales and Fables

Grimm's Fairy Tales were controversial due to their violent content.
A fable must teach a clear moral lesson.

Norse Mythology

The Bifrost serves as a bridge between worlds in the Thor comics and movies.
To gain entrance to Valhalla, one must die valorously on the battlefield.

Historical Figures and Events

Boudica, the Iceni queen, led a rebellion driven by misrule and enslavement of her people.
Erik the Red is recognized as one of the first nonaboriginal explorers of North America.
Freydis Eiriksdottir is noted for her ferocity, causing a military group to flee.

Psychological and Cultural Concepts

The collective unconsciousness refers to shared universal ideas within humanity.
Pride is a common character flaw shared by both Beowulf and Odysseus.

Animals in Mythology

Nike, a popular shoe brand, is named after the Greek goddess of victory.
In various myths, animals like the garuda, peng, and Ziz are depicted as giant birds.
The cunning rabbit or hare often serves as a trickster in American folklore.

Ancient Civilizations and Culture

The Aztec sun was created from the sacrifice of Tecuciztecatl and Nanahuatzin.
Ra is deemed the chief god of the Egyptian pantheon and associated with creation.
The Olmecs exemplify an ancient cradle of civilization.

Myths and Legends

Ambrosia and nectar were the food and drink of the Greek gods.
In the context of creation myths, various animals symbolize different elements, reinforcing diverse cultural narratives.
The Buffalo Woman mediates between the heavens, humans, and the earth, showcasing the duality found in mythological creatures.

Additional Mythological Insights

Konohana, the goddess of flowering trees, is associated with Mt. Fuji.
Women's duality in Celtic mythology is reflected in the character of Hel.
Cuneiform writing is essential for interpreting Mesopotamian myths.

Key Themes

The Garden of Eden myth has influenced Western perceptions of reptiles negatively.
Beauty and the Beast's original story emphasizes looking beyond surface appearances to understand true character.

Anthropological Contributions

The Rosetta Stone significantly advanced the comprehension of ancient writing systems.
Dr. Jamie Tehrani traced numerous versions of Little Red Riding Hood, revealing its enduring nature across cultures.

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