Laka
What is Laka primarily recognized as the goddess of?
Hula, the forest, and fertility
What is Mayari the goddess of?
moon, beauty, strength, and war
Who is Dangun?
the divine founder of Korea
What is Zeus the god of?
The god who is king of all the gods of Olympus
Who is Mayari’s father in Philippines mythology?
Bathala
Laka is sometimes identified as a sister or manifestation of which other prominent Hawaiian goddess?
Hi’iaka (sister of Pele).
Which monster does Mayari interact with?
Bakunawa monster, a giant sea serpent
Dangun represents the connection between _______ and _____
Heaven and Earth
Who is the father of Zeus?
Cronos
What is Zeus' most powerful ability?
Lightning bolt
What is the meaning of the word “Laka” in Hawaiian?
“Tame,” “gentle,” or “attractive”.
What happened to Mayari’s eye during the battle with her brother?
She lost one of her eyes
Who did Dangun’s mother compete with to become a human?
Tiger
The god Prometheus gave what to the Greeks? What was the outcome of this action?
Prometheus gave the Greeks the ability of having fire. This had upsetted Zeus, leading to the creation of Pandora.
How did Dangun influence Korean culture?
Dangun usually appears in Korean history textbooks, museums, and statues across Korea.
What type of energy is Laka said to bring to the forest, helping it grow?
Reproductive energy, or vitality
True or False: Mayari wanted to rule the earth alone while Apolaki wanted equal rights
False. Apolaki wanted to rule the earth alone while Mayari wanted equal rights
According to tradition, Dangun founded Korea in ______ BCE.
2333
True or false: Zeus had multiple affairs with immortals
False. Zeus had multiple affairs with both immortals and mortals.
With which major Hawaiian god is Laka sometimes associated as a consort?
Lono
True or False: Laka is only associated with the female form.
False. While often portrayed as a goddess, some traditions also recognize a male Laka
What agreement did Apolaki and Mayari make after their battle?
They agreed to share rule over the sky. Apolaki decided to rule during the day as the sun, while Mayari rules the night as the moon
How was Dangun born?
Bear becomes a woman after completing a spiritual test and becomes Dangun’s mother. She married Hwangung from heaven, who gave her the opportunity to become a human.
Why did the other gods of Olympus revolt against Zeus, and what happened after?
The other gods were jealous of the amount of power Zeus had. The other gods lost their revolt and were punished for their actions.
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