Myths and Legends

1 According to legend which animal did Noah forget to put into the Ark?

2 According to legend which animal lost its tail after trapping it in the doors of Noah’s Ark?

3 In which film did Harry Hamlin play the role of Perseus?

4 Which Greek mythological beast is defined as a winged death spirit, with the body of a bird and the face of a beautiful woman?

5 Who is the Greek counterpart for the Roman deity Cupid?

6 Which bull did Hercules capture as one of his twelve labours?

7 Which hero born in Thessaly was the son of Peleuso and the goddess Thetis?

8 Which Titan carried the world on his shoulders?

9 Which warrior women from Greek mythology cut off their right breasts in order to be more efficient when firing a bow?

10 A satyr is part man, part what?

11 In Norse mythology what is the name of the Great Hall of Asgard?

12 Which beast was slain by Theseus in the labyrinth?

13 Which son of Poseidon gave his name to a star constellation?

14 Which boat sailed to the island of Colchis in a quest to find the Golden Fleece?

15 According to Greek mythology who was the first woman on Earth?

16 Who rode an eight legged horse called Sleipner?

17 What is the name of King Arthur’s father?

18 What is the name of King Arthur’s shield?

19 Which Greek nymph fell in love with Narcissus and pined away until she was just a voice?

20 Which three headed dog guards the entrance to Hades?

Answers

1 Unicorn

2 Manx cat

3 Clash of the Titans

4 Harpy

5 Eros

6 Cretan bull

7 Achilles

8 Atlas

9 The Amazons

10 Goat

11 Valhalla

12 Minotaur

13 Orion

14 The Argo

15 Pandora

16 Odin

17 Uther Pendragon

18 Pridwen

19 Echo

20 Cerberus