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Mythological Horses Trivia Quiz

In this quiz, we will be exploring horses known from both myths and fiction. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by twilighthorse. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
twilighthorse

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
305,097

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1366

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which horse-like creature is featured in a series of seven medieval tapestries? Hint

Sleipner

Pegasus

Unicorn

Hippocamp

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which Greek goddess transformed into a horse to avoid the pursuit of an amorous god? Hint

Hera

Demeter

Artemis

Athena

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Question 3 of 10

3. Athena gave a person a bridle to tame and ride Pegasus. Who was this person? Hint

Odysseus

Hercules

Bellerophon

Adonis

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who is the Hippogriff from the world of Harry Potter? Hint

Buckbeak

Trigger

Pegasus

Silver

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 'The Lord of the Rings', Shadowfax's name is inspired by what horses in Norse mythology? Hint

Skinfaxi and Hr�mfaxi

Hr�mfaxi and Alsvi�r

Arvakr and Alsvi�r

Skinfaxi and Arvakr

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Question 6 of 10

6. In Welsh mythology, who is the horse goddess? Hint

Rhiannon

Cerridwen

Morrigan

Belisama

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Question 7 of 10

7. What color horse is often a prince's mount in a fairytale? Hint

White

Black

Roan

Bay

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which Greek god is credited with the creation of the horse? Hint

Hades

Dionysus

Apollo

Poseidon

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Question 9 of 10

9. What were the names of Achilles' horses? Hint

Arion and Pegasus

Balios and Xanthos

Pegasus and Balios

Xanthos and Arion

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Question 10 of 10

10. In Greek mythology, which horse was capable of speech? Hint

Epona

Pegasus

Arion

Xanthos

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which horse-like creature is featured in a series of seven medieval tapestries?

Answer: Unicorn

The Unicorn Tapestries, also known as The Hunt of the Unicorn, are, as stated, seven tapestries in a sequence that depict the hunt, capture and killing of a unicorn. Interestingly, the final tapestry depicts the unicorn alive and in captivity.

2. Which Greek goddess transformed into a horse to avoid the pursuit of an amorous god?

Answer: Demeter

Demeter had changed into a mare to avoid being pursued by Poseidon, the god of the sea. However, she was unsuccessful, and bore him two children, Despoina, a daughter, and Arion, a horse.

3. Athena gave a person a bridle to tame and ride Pegasus. Who was this person?

Answer: Bellerophon

Athena gave Bellerophon a golden bridle that enabled him to ride Pegasus to slay the Chimera. When Bellerophon tried to ride Pegasus to Mount Olympus, Zeus sent a gadfly to strike Pegasus. He bucked Bellerophon off, and Bellerophon fell to earth, where he was blinded.

4. Who is the Hippogriff from the world of Harry Potter?

Answer: Buckbeak

Buckbeak, also known as Witherwings, is the Hippogriff sentenced to death in Harry Potter. He escapes with Sirius Black at the end of 'The Prisoner of Azkaban'.

Despite popular belief, J.K. Rowling did not invent the hippogriff. Said to be the product of a griffin and a mare, the hippogriff is mentioned in a few poems dating from the 1500s, including Ludovico Ariosto's 'Orlando Furioso'.

5. In 'The Lord of the Rings', Shadowfax's name is inspired by what horses in Norse mythology?

Answer: Skinfaxi and Hr�mfaxi

Skinfaxi and Hr�mfaxi are the horses belonging to Dagr, the day, and Nott, the night.

Arvakr and Alsvi�r are the horses that pull Sol's chariot across the sky in Norse mythology.

6. In Welsh mythology, who is the horse goddess?

Answer: Rhiannon

Morrigan is the Celtic crow goddess. Cerridwen is the Welsh moon goddess. Belisama is the Celtic goddess of light and fire.

7. What color horse is often a prince's mount in a fairytale?

Answer: White

In many movies, such as Disney's 'Snow White' and 'Sleeping Beauty', the white horse is the mount of Prince Charming. White horses are also portrayed as the normal color of a unicorn and a pegasus.

8. Which Greek god is credited with the creation of the horse?

Answer: Poseidon

Legend has it Poseidon created the first horse by striking his trident against a rock. Poseidon was also the god of the sea and earthquakes.

9. What were the names of Achilles' horses?

Answer: Balios and Xanthos

Balios and Xanthos were the children of Podarge and Zephyrus. They were given to Peleus, who later gave them to his son, Achilles. They draw Achilles' chariot in the Trojan War.

The Roman forms of their names are Balius and Xanthus.

10. In Greek mythology, which horse was capable of speech?

Answer: Arion

Arion was the son of Demeter and Poseidon. He was said to be extremely swift, in addition to being capable of speech.

Source: Author twilighthorse

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