Mythology - No Chapter

Question 1

True or False - Greek & Roman gods were:
(a) Not Anthropomorphic
(b) Not omniscient or omnipotent
(c) Transcendent (the invented the universe)
(d) Personifications of natural forces (Zeus = thunder)
(e) More human than human, but still human-like (bigger, stronger, etc)
(f) They eat ambrosia and drink nectar
(g) Cannot move within the universe at will
(h) Cannot disguise themselves as animate or inanimate objects
Immortal

Answer 1

(a) False (b) True (c) False (d) True (e) True (f) True (g) False (h) False

Question 2

Theseus is the hero of…?

Answer 2

Athens

Question 3

What does Buddha abandon his body?

Answer 3

He achieves nirvana.

Question 4

Traditional story of history of people or culture; or one that explains natural or supernatural phenomena often involving supernatural beings or events.

Answer 4

Definition of a Myth

Question 5

Collection of myths, particularly one that belongs to a particular culture or religion.

Answer 5

Definition of mythology.