The Ultimate Celtic Mythology Quiz


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Created 6/29/2024

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celtic_mythology
https://www.celtictitles.com/blog/irish-legends-myths-and-gods/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celtic_Otherworld
https://thamesandhudson.com/the-celtic-myths-that-shape-the-way-we-think-9780500252369

Discover how well you know Celtic mythology with the ultimate quiz that tests your knowledge of its gods, goddesses, and legendary creatures.

Discover how well you know Celtic mythology with the ultimate quiz that tests your knowledge of its gods, goddesses, and legendary creatures.

1. Which cycle of Celtic mythology includes tales about the god-like Tuatha Dé Danann?

Mythological Cycle
Ulster Cycle
Fianna Cycle
Kings’ Cycle

2. Who is the chief god of the Tuatha Dé Danann?

The Dagda
Lugh
Nuada
Aengus

3. Celtic mythologies were preserved by which group of people after the Roman conquest?

Insular Celtic peoples
Gauls
Celtiberians
Romans

4. Which goddess in Celtic mythology is associated with war, fate, and sovereignty?

Morrigan
Brigid
Danu
Cerridwen

5. Cú Chulainn, a famous demigod from the Ulster Cycle, is the son of which god?

Lugh
Dagda
Goibniu
Donn

6. In which Celtic cycle are heroic tales from the ancient kingdom of Ulaid featured?

Ulster Cycle
Fianna Cycle
Mythological Cycle
Kings’ Cycle

7. Which Celtic goddess is known for her magical cauldron able to brew life-changing potions?

Cerridwen
Brigid
Macha
Epona

8. What is the role of the sovereignty goddess in Celtic mythology?

Bestows sovereignty on a king by marrying him
Leads warriors into battle
Heals the sick and injured
Maintains balance in nature

9. Who are the members of the trio known as the Morrigan?

Badb, Macha, Nemain
Brigid, Boann, Danu
Lugh, Nuada, Aengus
Goibniu, Credne, Luchta

10. Which were the main sources for preserving Irish mythology?

Christian scribes
Roman historians
Greek philosophers
Gaulish poets