The Gods of the Ancients (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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What are archetypes in the context of ancient gods?
What are archetypes in the context of ancient gods?
Common patterns of gods across cultures
What is a pantheon?
What is a pantheon?
Collection of officially recognised gods
Which of these did sky gods commonly control?
Which of these did sky gods commonly control?
Thunder and lightning
What does the name of the Mesopotamian god Anu mean?
What does the name of the Mesopotamian god Anu mean?
The sky
How did religious focus shift as societies changed from nomadic to agricultural lifestyles?
How did religious focus shift as societies changed from nomadic to agricultural lifestyles?
Sky gods gave way to fertility gods
From where did Zeus rule in Greek mythology?
From where did Zeus rule in Greek mythology?
Mount Olympus
Who freed Zeus when his family bound him with special knots?
Who freed Zeus when his family bound him with special knots?
Thetis by calling Briareus
What three items did Thor carry according to Nordic mythology?
What three items did Thor carry according to Nordic mythology?
Hammer, iron gloves, girdle of strength
What two characteristics was Thor known for?
What two characteristics was Thor known for?
Enormous appetite & outspoken nature
When disguised as Freyja, what did Thor consume that nearly revealed his identity?
When disguised as Freyja, what did Thor consume that nearly revealed his identity?
Ox, eight salmon, three barrels of beer
What does the recovery of Thor's hammer symbolise?
What does the recovery of Thor's hammer symbolise?
Return of spring & hope for new life
What do common patterns in ancient god stories suggest?
What do common patterns in ancient god stories suggest?
Shared fundamental human concerns