Greek Mythology
This primordial deity existed before all other forms of life in Greek mythology.
Gaia
Norse mythology is primarily associated with which historical group of people?
The Vikings
True or False: Historically, legends were always purely fictional with no link to real events.
False
Define "Yokai" in one sentence
a diverse class of supernatural beings, spirits, monsters, and strange phenomena from Japanese folklore.
What country is home to approximately 95% of Hindu people?
India
Define "allusion" as used in literature and identify the allusion in the sentence: "Even Louise's Herculean efforts weren't enough to pull the boulder-filled wagon up the steep hill."
A figure of speech that references another person, book, play, movie, event - Herculean
Name the two main classifications (families) of Norse gods.
Vanir and Aesir
What is the term for an animal like Sasquatch or the Loch Ness Monster that is claimed to exist but not proven?
Cryptid
Name one pop-culture work influenced by Yokai - explain.
varies
Which goddess symbolizes both fierceness and kindness of the female spirit?
Devi
Who replaced Helios as the god of the sun in Greek mythology?
Apollo
Define irony.
the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humor
Define "urban legend" in one clear sentence.
a humorous or horrific story or piece of information circulated as though true
From Izanagi's purification washing, the sun goddess was born from his left eye; name her.
Amaterasu
Indra is the god of what two natural forces?
Storms and Rain
Name the race that preceded the first generation of Greek gods.
The Titans
What type of irony is applicable to a fire station burning down? Dramatic, verbal, or situational
situational
List three ways urban legends are commonly passed on.
Orally; Newspaper; Social media; Movies; etc
Define personification.
Giving human-like attributes to non human things or characters
Define reincarnation
belief that the soul is reborn after death into another life.
Which God ruled over the Underworld?
Hades
What is a synonym?
A word that means that same thing but is different
Identify any Cryptid or Urban Legend
Varies
Which Yokai is Kasa-obake?
Possessed Umbrella
Why do Hindu stories matter?
They offer material to explore how literature shapes values and symbols convey ethical ideas; they bridge past and present; they explain how myths transmit cultural values and adapt over time