Norse mythology quiz

Quiz Questions

1. Who was the supreme deity of Norse mythology and the greatest among the Norse gods?
2. Which god was regarded by the ancient Norse people as the god of mischief, trickery, and deception?
3. What refers to a great hall where the souls of heroes slain in battle are received?
4. In Norse mythology, who is the hammer-wielding god associated with thunder, and lightning?








5. What is the realm of the gods called in Norse mythology?
6. Which mythological female warriors are responsible for selecting and guiding fallen warriors to the afterlife?
7. What is the Mjollnir in Norse mythology?
8. Friday is named after which Norse goddess?
9. Yggdrasil is an important feature of Norse mythology. What is it?
10. What name is given to the ancient Norse symbols used for writing and magical purposes?
11. What is Ragnarok?

Answers

1. Odin
2. Loki
3. Valhalla
4. Thor
5. Asgard
6. Valkyries
7. The hammer of the thunder god, Thor
8. Freya, or Frigg (who is the wife of Odin)
9. The Norse tree of life
10. Runes
11. The end of the world (of gods and men)