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PHYS150 Powerpoint 5
PHYS150 Powerpoint 5
3. This Greek goddess039;s name was chosen for the dwarf planet responsible for
discord on Pluto039;s classification amongst astronomers.
a. Dysnomia
b. Ceres
c. !Eris
d. Charon
10. The Nike apparel and footwear brand takes it039;s name from the Greek goddess
of what?
a. Honor
b. Courage
c. !Victory
d. Strength
1. This Greek mythological figure is the godgoddess of battle strategy among other
things.
a. !Athena
b. Ares
c. Apollo
d. Artemis
5. The Japanese god Izanagi successfully returned his wife Izanami from the
Underworld.
a. True
b. !False
6. In Norse mythology, what is the name of the serpent which eats the roots of the
ash tree Yggdrasil?
a. Odin
b. Bragi
c. Ymir
d. !Nidhogg
1. Who was the only god from Greece who did not get a name change in Rome?
a. Athena
b. !Apollo
c. Zeus
d. Demeter
6. Rannamaari was a sea demon that haunted the people of the Maldives and had to be
appeased monthly with the sacrifice of a virgin girl.
a. False
b. !True
8. In African mythology, Anansi is a trickster and storyteller who takes the shape
of which animal?
a. Crocodile
b. Wild dog
c. Monkey
d. !Spider
10. What mytological creatures have women039;s faces and vultures039; bodies?
a. Lilith
b. Nymph
c. Mermaids
d. !Harpies