Heroes
This Greek hero killed Medusa and saved Andromeda.
Who is Perseus?
This spider trickster is famous in West African and Caribbean tales.
Who is Anansi?
This giant tree connects the nine realms in Norse mythology.
What is Yggdrasil?
In Genesis, what does the rainbow symbolize after the flood?
What is God’s promise (covenant) never to flood the earth again?
These two friends from Gilgamesh battled Humbaba together.
Who are Gilgamesh and Enkidu?
This Norse trickster god is known for shapeshifting and causing trouble.
Who is Loki?
What is the name of the final battle in Norse mythology, when chaos destroys the gods?
What is Ragnarok?
In the Egyptian Book of the Dead, what must be weighed against a feather?
What is the heart of the deceased?
This Norse god is known for protecting Asgard with his hammer.
Who is Thor?
In a folktale, Anansi’s son tricks a troll/giant who blocks the road. What lesson does this story teach?
That cleverness can defeat strength (brains over brawn).
In the Gilgamesh flood story, the gods are so scared of the storm that they do this.
What is cower like dogs?
What lesson do animal myths often teach humans?
What is moral behavior (like patience, honesty, or hard work)?
In many myths, what common trait do heroes share besides strength?
What is bravery, loyalty, or self-sacrifice?
In many Native American tales, Coyote plays tricks that backfire. What lesson do these stories often teach?
That greed, pride, or carelessness can lead to trouble.
Why do cultures often tell stories about floods, storms, or destruction?
To explain natural disasters or to teach about human weakness and the power of gods/nature.
In many myths, heroes face trials. What is the purpose of these trials?
To transform the hero and teach values to the audience.