Purpose and Elements
What is the primary purpose of mythology in ancient cultures?
a) To entertain
b) To explain natural phenomena and human experience
c) To spread political propaganda
d) To teach mathematics
b) To explain natural phenomena and human experience
What is the Hero’s Journey?
a) A literal journey a hero takes to defeat a villain
b) A narrative structure outlining a hero’s adventure, growth, and transformation
c) A list of heroic actions
d) A historical account of ancient heroes
b) A narrative structure outlining a hero’s adventure, growth, and transformation
Which of the following is a common theme in creation myths?
a) The importance of war
b) The emergence of order from chaos
c) The evolution of animals
d) The destruction of civilization by fire
b) The emergence of order from chaos
Zeus / Jupiter is the god of...?
King of the gods, god of the sky and thunder
What does the “hero’s journey” in mythology typically involve?
b) A hero who faces trials, defeats enemies, and returns transformed
What is a common characteristic of mythological heroes?
a) They are ordinary people with no special abilities
b) They often have supernatural powers or divine ancestry
c) They avoid conflict
d) They never experience loss or failure
b) They often have supernatural powers or divine ancestry
What is the first stage of the Hero’s Journey?
a) The Call to Adventure
b) The Return
c) The Initiation
d) The Final Battle
a) The Call to Adventure
In many creation myths, the world begins with a primordial substance or element. Which is a common example?
a) Water
b) Metal
c) Fire
d) Sand
a) Water
Hera / Juno is the goddess of...?
Goddess of marriage and childbirth
Which mythological concept often symbolizes a hero’s transition from one stage of life to another?
a) The use of a powerful weapon
b) The crossing of a threshold or a journey
c) The defeat of a minor character
d) The hero’s avoidance of any change
b) The crossing of a threshold or a journey
What is a common theme in creation myths?
a) The world emerges from chaos or nothingness
b) Gods fight against humans
c) A hero saves the world from destruction
d) Time travel leads to the world's formation
a) The world emerges from chaos or nothingness
In which step does the hero first encounter the central problem or adventure?
a) The Crossing of the Threshold
b) The Call to Adventure
c) The Reward
d) The Refusal of the Call
b) The Call to Adventure
What does the “world parent” theme in creation myths usually involve?
a) The birth of gods from animals
b) The separation of an original being or pair to create the world
c) The destruction of an ancient race of giants
d) The marriage of gods to mortals
b) The separation of an original being or pair to create the world
Poseidon / Neptune is the god of...?
God of the sea and earthquakes
What is the significance of death and rebirth in mythological stories?
a) It shows the end of all things
b) It symbolizes cycles of nature and personal transformation
c) It represents eternal destruction
d) It suggests that heroes never truly change
b) It symbolizes cycles of nature and personal transformation
In mythology, what role do gods and goddesses typically play?
a) They are passive observers of human life
b) They are symbols of natural forces and moral ideals
c) They follow human laws
d) They represent evil forces only
b) They are symbols of natural forces and moral ideals
What does the “Refusal of the Call” typically represent?
a) The hero’s rejection of advice from a mentor
b) The hero’s initial hesitation or fear of stepping into the unknown
c) The hero ignoring the existence of a problem
d) The hero being defeated by the villain
b) The hero’s initial hesitation or fear of stepping into the unknown
T/F In some creation myths, the world is created through the death and dismemberment of a god or giant.
True
Ares / Mars is the god of...?
God of war and violence
In The Lion King, Simba faces Scar in the final battle, reclaiming his rightful place as king. Which step of the Hero’s Journey is this?
a) The Ordinary World
b) The Road Back
c) The Resurrection
d) The Call to Adventure
c) The Resurrection
What is the term for a story that explains the origin of a custom, ritual, or natural feature?
Etiological myth
Which figure typically guides or assists the hero after they accept the Call to Adventure?
The Mentor
What role do gods or supernatural beings often play in creation myths?
They are responsible for creating the world or ordering it
Athena / Minerva is the goddess of...?
Goddess of wisdom, strategy, and warfare
In The Matrix, Neo must decide whether to take the red pill or the blue pill, which will determine whether he enters the world of the Matrix. What step is this?
a) The Call to Adventure
b) The Road of Trials
c) Crossing the Threshold
d) The Resurrection
c) Crossing the Threshold