World Mythology Quiz

Myths from around the world tell us how ancient people made sense of nature, death, and power - and they gave us some of the most memorable gods ever imagined. If you enjoy stories like these, you might also love the World Mythology Slideshow, which brings these gods to life in a visual format.

• Greek gods and their roles, from the sea to the sky
• Roman equivalents of Greek deities and how they differ
• Norse gods like Thor, who you can explore more in the Mythical Creature Quiz
• Egyptian gods of the underworld and what they ruled over
• How mythology crosses cultures with surprising similarities

World mythology shows up everywhere - in movies, books, and even planet names - so knowing the basics helps you spot references you never noticed before. The Dantes Inferno Quiz is a great example of how ancient myth shaped one of literature's greatest works.

More Quizzes to Try

If you want to keep going, check out the Famous Literary Works Slideshow for a tour through classic writing, or test yourself on monsters and legends with the Mythical Creature Quiz.