Rock 'n Roll Mythology

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1. "I am the lord of the wastelands A modern-day man of steel I gather darkness to please me And I command you to kneel Before the ... God of thunder.." Instead of Gene Simmons, which god should be singing this song? All three would be correct Raijin Baal-Hadad Thor

2. An alternative title to what 1972 Grand Funk Railroad album could be "The Perpetual Burning Bird"? "Hydra" "Phoenix" "Chimera" "Scylla"

3. "..His eyes are ablaze See the madman in his gaze Fly, on your way, like an eagle Fly, touch the sun.." Which character in Greek mythology is this song referring to? Hermes Theseus Circe Icarus

4. Whose "last stand" is actually Led Zeppelin's third longest studio recording, clocking in at a little over 10 minutes? Paris Achilles Hector Helen

5. "..And I bring you Fire, I'll take you to burn Fire, I'll take you to learn I'll see you burn.. I'll feel you burn.." What Greek titan could this be about? Prometheus Kronos Atlas Okeanos

6. "Shambala (or Shambhala)", a mythical Buddhist city said to be located somewhere in the Himalayas, is the subject of a song recorded by which of the following bands? Creedence Clearwater Revival Three Dog Night Jefferson Airplane The Doors

7. "I get all...numb When she sings it's over Such a strange numb And it brings my knees to the earth" This little ditty is titled after what Roman goddess of art and war? Diana Pomona Vesta Minerva

8. The final resting place for Norse warriors and heroes is the theme for the Ian Anderson song "Cold Wind to _____". "Valhalla" "Niflhel" "Uppsala" "Muspell"

9. "...Dinner's at eight, I can't hardly wait, I'll eat you alive, baby don't you be late Call me...me the Manimal, that's what I am Call me...me the Manimal, half beast half man" What legendary creature of the maze can relate to these lyrics? The Gryphon The Centaur The Harpy The Minotaur

10. Pegasus, the famed winged horse of Greek myths and legends, appeared on the cover of which of the following albums? "Ridin' the Storm Out" (R.E.O. Speedwagon) "Stormwatch" (Jethro Tull) "Ride the Lightning" (Metallica) "Stormbringer" (Deep Purple)

11. "...Don't pay the ferryman Don't even fix a price Don't pay the ferryman Until he gets you to the other side..." What name does the "ferryman" go by in Greek mythology? Hypnos Geras Atropos Charon

12. According to their website, the rock band Ra borrowed their name from the Egyptian god of the sun. What Egyptian deity could have inspired the name of the rock/metal band Jackyl? Sekhmet Horus Anubis Isis

13. "Come on baby...(don't fear the reaper) Baby take my hand...(don't fear the reaper) We'll be able to fly...(don't fear the reaper) Baby I'm your man..." The "Reaper", or the personification of "Death", was known by what other name, according to mythology? All of these are correct Odin Thanatos Yama

14. Which of the following Norse gods would most likely have the songs "Dirty Deeds (Done Dirt Cheap)" (AC/DC, 1976), "Liar" (Three Dog Night, 1970), "Burn" (Deep Purple, 1974), "Stealin'" (Uriah Heep, 1973), and "Before He Cheats" (Carrie Underwood, 2006) downloaded on his iPod? (And yes, I do listen to Carrie Underwood! Occasionally! Ha) Loki Dagr Mani Frey

15. The lyrics to this song refer to a popular Native American legend: "I said, above the canyon wall... Strong eyes did glow. It was the leader of the land, baby. Oh my God... The Great White Buffalo..." While several tribes tell the story of the white buffalo, which of the following is the legend most closely associated with? The Cherokee The Sioux The Pawnee The Navajo