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Idiots of Myth and Legend
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Many of the key characters of the world's various mythologies were frankly not too bright. How about you?
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Tough
10 Q
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Islingtonian
Oct 24 02
14475 plays
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The Personification of Death
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For at least 7000 years of art, literature and religious belief people have projected human qualities onto the phenomenon of death - intentions, motivations, emotions and even corporeality. This quiz treats the personification of Death in 25 questions.
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Difficult
25 Q
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xaosdog
Sep 19 02
4059 plays
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Blacksmiths of Myth and Legend
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This quiz treats blacksmiths of myth and legend from around the world.
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Very Difficult
20 Q
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xaosdog
Jul 25 05
681 plays
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Herbs in Myths and Legends
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Herbs have been around for a long time and appear in the myths and legends of many cultures. This quiz focuses mainly on European (especially Greek), Egyptian and Indian myths and legends.
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Tough
10 Q
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cyberhen
Mar 18 09
786 plays
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The Mythology of Volcanoes
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Volcanoes have fascinated people around the world since ancient times. Myths and legends were created to explain the behaviour of these fire-breathing mountains - see how much you know!
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Average
10 Q
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NatalieW
Sep 16 03
1548 plays
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Divine Retribution
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Throughout history there have been stories of mortals angering the gods, and gods angering the gods. How well do you know these stories? This covers mythologies from around the world.
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Difficult
10 Q
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xylian
Jun 23 04
708 plays
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Operatic Non-Greek Myth and Legend
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After my quiz on operatic Greek myth, here is one on non-Greek myths and legends.
Both have been inspired by the “Phaeton Great Opera Book”.
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Average
10 Q
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JanIQ
May 16 06
390 plays
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Cauldrons and Wells in Norse and Celtic Myth
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A mystique surrounds cauldrons and wells in Norse and Celtic myth. Indeed, there is striking similarity between the mystic significance of the cauldron and that of the well. This quiz tests knowledge of tales involving cauldrons and wells of "power."
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Difficult
10 Q
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xaosdog
Aug 19 02
495 plays
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Weapons of Yore
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OK, so everybody knows the stories and legends of heroes slaying various monsters and villains...but can you tell me the names of the weapons used?
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Difficult
15 Q
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JTass
May 07 02
1479 plays
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Patricide or Regicide?
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The quiz is based on real/mythical characters who killed their own fathers, who also happened to be kings. In some cases, there are contradictory rumours; I have stuck to the 'official' versions.
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Difficult
5 Q
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ace_sodium
Oct 16 02
720 plays
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Man, Myth & Magic: Wands
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As symbols of authority, the wand and the rod can be traced back to the staff of the priest kings and magician healers of antiquity. All materal is from the "Man, Myth & Magic" encyclopedias. How much do you know about the history of the wand?
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Difficult
10 Q
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joaniem
Jun 12 07
297 plays
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Tragic Love Stories In Mythology
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Throughout all mythology there is one constant theme - love. Some people and gods were betrayed, taken advantage of, used and lied to but that doesn't take away the fascination for love in myth.
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Difficult
10 Q
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Phoenix101
Jan 13 02
1521 plays
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Mythological Goddesses: Worldwide
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Following are 10 questions about various goddesses who are an integral part of the Pagan tradition.
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Tough
10 Q
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ravenskye
Dec 06 00
1434 plays
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Name the Goddess
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This quiz will test your knowledge of Goddesses. Have fun with it.
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Difficult
10 Q
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Tatiangel
Apr 02 06
570 plays
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Places That Never Were
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Imaginary places that never existed. Do you know them?
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Average
10 Q
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bjohms
Nov 07 00
4365 plays
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Great Women in Mythology
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The title sums it up - Throughout mythology there have been some tough, strong, loyal and brave women and this quiz will show you my personal favourites. Can you guess who is who from my descriptions? :)
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Tough
10 Q
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Phoenix101
Dec 21 01
1470 plays
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Myths- Fertility And Cultivation
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Covers a range of different myths throughout the world.
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Difficult
10 Q
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Zargo
Feb 28 01
534 plays
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