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In Egyptian mythology, if a person was properly buried after death, they would be judged by Anubis. The worthy would pass to the afterlife, but the sinful would cease to exist. How did Anubis judge the souls of the dead?
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Filling a jar with their ashes and observing its heat
Playing a game of Senet with them
Asking them if they were a good person
Weighing their heart against the feather of truth
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Who is credited for writing "The Illiad" and "The Odyssey?"
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Homer
Plato
Socrates
Virgil
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In Egyptian mythology, if a person was properly buried after death, they would be judged by Anubis. The worthy would pass to the afterlife, but the sinful would cease to exist. How did Anubis judge the souls of the dead?
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Who is credited for writing "The Illiad" and "The Odyssey?"
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Scandinavian raiders were called:
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Which of the following is not a concept that myths attempt to explain?
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Who wrote "Le Morte D'arthur" (The Death of Arthur) from prison in the 15th century?
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In Arthurian mythology, who pulled the sword from the stone to become King of Britain?
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In Arthurian mythology, Mordred receives newfound power from his Aunt Morgan le Fay. What lifelong possession does she transfer over to him in order for him to overthrow King Arthur?
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Scandinavian warriors who fought with the "Fury of Odin" and wore animal pelts were called:
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Who is the God of Thunder? (Wields Mjolnir, husband to Sif, and Thursday is named after him)
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What is the name of the Norse "Day of Doom" that will destroy the Gods and the entire Earth?
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In the creation story for Greek mythology, what two beings emerged out of Chaos and gave birth to the Titans?
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In Greek Mythology, what do most stories warn against?
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In Greek Mythology, Cronus, the father of the Olympians, feared his children would overthrow him. What did he do to try to prevent this?
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In Greek Mythology, Atalanta, the Female Warrior, is notable for her unique upbringing. What animal was she raised by, before she was taken in by a group of hunters?
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In Greek Mythology, Oedipus, the Cursed King, visits the Oracle of Delphi, and she has a terrible prophecy for him. What does the Oracle say his fate is?
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According to the Greek myth of Narcissus and Echo, why do we hear our voice reverberate off the walls in caves?
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In the Greek story of Orpheus and Eurydice, what does Hades tell Orpheus he must do to save Eurydice?
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In the Greek series of Jason and the Argonauts, who was Jason's centaur mentor?
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In Greek Mythology at the end of the legend of Jason and the Argonauts, who helps Jason escape Colchis with the golden fleece, but is ultimately the cause of his tragic downfall?
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In Greek Mythology, the myth of Daedalus and his nephew, Perdix, why does Daedalus attempt to murder Perdix?
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In the famous Greek myth of Daedalus and Icarus, why does Icarus die?
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In Greek Mythology, what is the punishment of Sisyphus for tricking death twice?
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In Egyptian Mythology, who loses their eyes and will defeat Set at the end of time, every pharaoh is considered a living _______?
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In Norse Mythology, what are the names of Odin's birds that keep an eye on everything for him?
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In Norse Mythology, what is the name of the hall of slain warriors who live there blissfully under the leadership of the god Odin?
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"Norse" encompasses the people of:
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In Norse Mythology, who was known as "Woden," "All-Father of the Gods," and "The Bringer of Rain?" (Wednesday is named after him)
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In Norse Mythology, who is the most beloved of all the gods? (Death was caused by Loki and is one of the great Norse tragedies)
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In Norse mythology, what is the name of the realm of humans, translating to "middle Earth"
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In Arthurian Mythology, Sir Gawain is a member of King Arthur's Round Table. Name ONE of his brothers.
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In Arthurian Mythology, who was called "Girl-Hands" (Beaumains) and later adopted the name?
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In Arthurian Mythology, Merlin is the famous advisor of King Arthur. What did he help Uther Pendragon do?
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In Arthurian Mythology, Guinevere is the wife of whom?
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In Arthurian Mythology, Who is one of King Arthur's nephews that was the knight who took on the Green Knight?
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In Arthurian Mythology, Who is the knight who fell in love with Queen Guinevere and ultimately betrayed King Arthur
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In Arthurian Mythology, it is said that Merlin is not fully human. Name his other parentage
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In African folklore, how did the Crocodile get its skin?
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In The Canterbury Tales, what are the people in the story in the process of doing?
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Who is the first pilgrim to tell his tale in The Canterbury Tales?
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Who wrote The Canterbury Tales?
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Why is the author of The Canterbury Tales considered to be "The Father of English Literature?"
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Which of the following is not one of the seven deadly sins?
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Which of the following is not one of the seven Moral Virtues?
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Where are the Pilgrims in the Canterbury Tales going?