Lithuanian Folklore and Traditions Quiz
Test your knowledge of Lithuanian folklore and traditions with this quiz! See how many correct answers you can get out of 10.
1. Who is the god-smith in Lithuanian mythology known for freeing the Sun?
Perkūnas
Teliavelis
Dievas
Velnias
2. What animal carries the sky with planets on its antlers in Lithuanian mythology?
White Stork
Nine-point Deer
Baltic Eagle
Iron Wolf
3. Which tale explains the origin of Vilnius according to Lithuanian legends?
The Tale of Sovij
Jūratė and Kastytis
Iron Wolf
Eglė the Queen of Serpents
4. In the lunar cosmogonic myths, who represents the Sun in the celestial marriage drama?
Mėnulis
Aušrinė
Saulė
Grįžulo Ratai
5. What is a significant influence in modern Lithuanian music according to Lithuanian mythology?
Pagan rituals
Christian hymns
European classical music
Mediterranean folk songs
6. Which festival is a traditional Lithuanian family-associated celebration?
Kūčios
Velykos
Naujieji Metai
Joninės
7. Which heavenly body do the ethnoastronomical materials collected since 1988 provide the most information about in Lithuanian folklore?
8. What is the main feature of the Baltic mythological tradition?
Monotheism
Mythical Thinking
Ritual Battles
Philosophical Discourses
9. Which legend involves a powerful king imprisoning the Sun?
The Tale of Sovij
The myth of god-smith Teliavelis
Iron Wolf
Eglė the Queen of Serpents
10. What is the relationship between ancient Baltic religious traditions and Christianity in Lithuania?
Complete Replacement
Merged with Reinterpretations
Total Isolation
Replaced in 15th Century
