UNSCRAMBLE
UNSCRAMBLE
DISNEY VILLIANS
MYTHS
MYTHS
AROUND THE WORLD
100
HOTSG
GHOST
100
GIB DAB FLOW
BIG BAD WOLF
100
What movie features an evil Queen of Hearts that makes everyone play Croquet?
Alice in Wonderland!
Lewis Carroll wasn't the author's real name
Lewis Carroll was actually a pen name for the writer Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, who was also a professor of Mathematics at Oxford University. He was also an inventor who came up with a stamp organiser, a device to help you read in the dark, and an early version of scrabble!
100
Werewolfs are said to come out when the moon is hidden behind the clouds.
FALSE!
Werewolfs come out when there is a full moon.
1 – Werewolves are a type of shapeshifter – people who turn into wolves under the full moon.
2 – Werewolf legends date back to ancient Greece and Rome, as well as medieval Europe.
3 – The word werewolf comes from the Old English wer(e)wulf, meaning “man-wolf”.
100
What colour of cats do Witches favour?
- White
- Orange
- Black
Black!
Back in the 14th century, black cats were actually worshiped as gods, but as time went on, their reputation quickly changed. During the Middle Ages, the black cat became affiliated with evil. This stemmed from them being nocturnal animals.
100
Where does the Lauchness monster live?
Scotland
The earliest report of a strange water monster appears in an ancient text from the sixth century AD. This describes an encounter by the Irish monk Saint Columba who was staying in the near the mouth of the River Ness. Columba, upon hearing of a monster, thoughtfully sent one of his companions to test out the river. On seeing the monster, Columba made the sign of the cross and banished the creature to Loch Ness.
200
TCHWI
WITCH
200
RUSULA
URSULA
200
What first name does Ursula use when she takes human form?
Vanessa
Ursula calls herself Vanessa when she transforms into a human and uses Ariel's voice.
Fun Fact:
Ursula was inspired by a famous drag queen.
Baltimore-based drag queen and actress Divine inspired early sketches of the iconic Disney villain, according to a Hazlitt report by Nicole Pasulka and Brian Ferree.
Unfortunately, Divine died a year before the movie was released and never got to see the character come to life.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvvCD6HPqtw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMtuKtdCbM8
200
What vegetable are vampires scared of?
- Onion
- Carrots
- Garlic
Garlic!
Garlic, specifically the chemical compound allicin inside garlic, is a powerful antibiotic. Some European beliefs around vampires stated they were created by a disease of the blood, so they believed a powerful antibiotic would “kill” a vampire.
200
What story features an evil women who lives in an edible house that eats children?
Hansel and Gretel
The Witch is the main antagonist of the fairytale of Hansel & Gretel (though in some versions, she is known as the Gingerbread Hag and in Engelbert Humperdink's 1892 opera she is called Rosina Leckermaul, the German translation of the name being "Raisin Sweet-tooth").
200
TRUE OR FALSE
The term Boogeyman comes from an old man in Ireland who had a nasal condition and was always sneezing and scaring people with his loud sneezes.
FALSE
The term Boogeyman originated from the mid 19th century from the Middle English word bugge, meaning "something frightful." Numerous regions around the world have different characterizations of the Boogeyman, such as the Sack Man in Spain or Gurumapa in Nepal.
300
CARESROWC
SCARECROW
300
RODL FRADQUAA
LORD FARQUAAD
300
Which of these villains has a non-human sidekick?
- Gaston
- Captain Hook
- Jafar
- Yzma
Jafar from Aladdin
Jafar's sarcastic sidekick is a bird named Iago.
Jafar’s character is inspired by the iconic sorcerer from Arabian Nights.
Jafar draws inspiration from the classic tale “Aladdin and the Magic Lamp” found in Arabian Nights. His appearance and manipulative personality pay homage to the traditional sorcerer archetype.
The Genie was built with Robin Williams in mind.
300
Witches are said to:
- Sink in the water
- Float on top of it
Float!
It was beleived that since witches have by their dealings with the devil refused the benefit of baptism, that water, which is the element of baptism, will effectively spit them out and prevent them from sinking
300
What is the name of the mythical women who has snakes on her head?
Medusa!
In Greek mythology, Medusa, also called Gorgo or the Gorgon, was one of the three Gorgons. Medusa is generally described as a woman with living snakes in place of hair; her appearance was so hideous that anyone who looked upon her was turned to stone
300
In the chinese verson of little Red Riding Hood instead of a big bad wolf, there is a big bad:
- Dog
- Tiger
- Panda
Tiger!
400
GIB OOFT
BIG FOOT
400
FAARJ
JAFAR
400
Name the villian:
This green monster wants to steal christmas!
The Grinch!
The Grinch made an earlier appearance in a poem by Dr. Seuss, called “The Hoobub and the Grinch”, in 1955. In this poem he’s yellow instead of green, and he tricks the Hoobub into buying a piece of string (guess he’s always been a shady fellow!)
400
How do you kill a werewolf?
- A giant hammer
- A silver bullet
- A bow and arrow
A silver bullet!
It was believed that silver is a pure metal (spiritually, not metallurgically) and werewolves were impure creatures, so silver harmed them. Mirrors used to be made of silver and wouldn't reflect the impure.
400
Baba Yaga likes to eat:
- Small dogs
- Chicken legs
- Children
Children!
Baba Yaga (Baba Jaga) is a witch or ogress from Slavic folklore who lives in a magical hut in the forest and either helps, imprisons, or eats people (usually children). She is among the most famous figures from Slavic folklore as guardian of the fountains of the waters of life and is sometimes seen as embodying female empowerment and independence.
400
In "Pretty Salma" a Red Riding Hood story from Africa, instead of a wolf the main character gets tricked by a:
- Cat
- Elephant
- Dog
Pretty Salma: A Little Red Riding Hood Story from Africa, by Niki Daly. Set in urban Accra, Ghana, this story follows pretty Salma to the market. In this version, a sly dog tricks Salma, despite her grandmother’s warning to not speak with strangers. Fortunately she goes to get help and everyone learns a lesson at the end. There is no violence in the end, which makes it slightly different than the traditional Little Red Riding Hood Story.
500
FLOWWEER
WEREWOLF
500
LIVE PESTOTHERM
EVIL STEPMOTHER
500
Name the ghost:
In the cartoon adaptation, ____ is a cute ghost-child with a New York accent who inhabits a haunted house along with a community of adult ghosts who delight in scaring the living.
Casper!
What is the true story of Casper?
While the original comics never gave Casper a real origin story (he was born a ghost to ghost parents), the movie decided to give him a tragic backstory: He died of pneumonia when he was a young boy due to the cold weather, leaving his inventor father devastated.
500
Fill in the blank:
Madison's favourite show is Buffy the _______ Slayer.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer!
Buffy is a highschool girl that just wants to hangout with boys and friends but is the chosen one to fight of vampires and save the world.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1v_q6TWAL4
500
What mythical creatures live in the sea and sing sailors to their death?
Sirens!
Half-birds, half beautiful maidens, the Sirens were singing enchantresses capable of luring passing sailors to their islands, and, subsequently, to their doom. Daughters of the river god Achelous and a Muse, they were fated to die if anyone should survive their singing. When Odysseus passed them by unharmed, they hurled themselves into the sea and were drowned.
Sirens inspired the Starbucks logo:
500
What does the term "Chupacabra" mean?
- Rat eater
- Man eater
- Goat eater
Chupacabra means "goat sucker" in Spanish, and according to reports, the creature acts much like a vampire, killing animals by sucking their blood. Though similar stories date back several decades, the first major wave of alleged chupacabra sightings came from farmers in Puerto Rico in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
600
QUATHCSASS
SASSQUATCH
600
PACAINT KOOH
CAPTAIN HOOK
600
Name the villian: Hint "R........"
Randall from Monsters Ink
Fun fact:
Mary Gibbs was so young that it proved difficult to get her to stand in the recording studio and act her lines. Instead, they simply followed her around with a microphone and cut Boo's lines together from the things she said while she played.
600
A cyclops has how many eyes:
1
3
9
In Greek mythology and later Roman mythology, the Cyclopes are giant one-eyed creatures.
600
In greek mythology Cerebeus is:
- A large owl
- A 3 headed dog
- A two headed mermaid
A 3 headed dog!
Cerberus, in Greek mythology, the monstrous watchdog of the underworld. He was usually said to have three heads, though the poet Hesiod (flourished 7th century bce) said he had 50. Heads of snakes grew from his back, and he had a serpent's tail.
600
What is the Brother's Grimm Version of Snow White called?
- Apfel Hexe
- Sneewhittchen
Sneewhittchen
700
GOOBIE NAM
BOOGIE MAN
700
RUELLAC ED LIV
CRUELLA DE VIL
700
Which side of his face is Scar's scar on?
Left or right?
Right side
Disney developed Scar's character in a set of children's books serving as prequels to the original film. Mufasa's brother, Taka, was jealous and resentful of his brother. So, he hatched a plot involving an angry water buffalo and Mufasa's humiliation.
Obviously, the idea did not go according to plan, resulting in Taka getting hurt and walking away with a familiar facial feature. He assumed the moniker, Scar, as a reminder of his failure. It should also be noted that his original name comes from the Swahili term which means to wish or to want. Because he desires what his brother has.
700
What wooden board is used to contact the dead?
Ouija board
The board that became Ouija was born in 1886 in Chestertown, Maryland and named in 1890 in Baltimore where it was first manufactured. Since Ouija's inception newspapers reported on its use as a way to communicate with the dead, predict catastrophes, solve mysteries, even commit crimes
700
A basilisk is a giant:
- Hamster
- Dog
- Snake
Snake!
In European bestiaries and legends, a basilisk is a legendary reptile reputed to be a serpent king, who causes death to those who look into its eyes.
700
What is the name of screaming ghost in Irish Mythology?
- Screamers
- Saddshee
- Banshee
Banshee!
A Banshee is a mythological Irish fairy or spirit whose eerie scream is believed to be a warning of imminent death. The high-pitched wail of the Banshee is so piercing it chills you to the bone! While not often seen, the Banshee's shrieks can be heard, usually in the middle of the night, when someone is close to death.
