A-Z Mythology & Folklore Quiz #5 HARD

A servant and personification of death in Breton, Cornish and Welsh folklore said to sit atop a black cart or coach used for collecting the dead.

A

Heron-like regenerative bird from Egyptian mythology, similar to the Phoenix.

B

The largest illuminated manuscript in the world known as the Devil's Bible.

C

Human/vampire hybrid.

D

Hungarian noblewoman known as the 'Blood Countess' who was accused of torturing, killing and bathing in the blood of virgins.

E

Supernatural beings, typically in animal form, that would protect or assist witches.

F

The magical cord that bound the mighty wolf Fenrir in Norse mythology.

G

Three legged horse in Norse folklore associated with Hel.

H

A malevolent and powerful Djinn typically described as large, winged creatures of smoke and fire.

I

The sword of Charlemagne

J

Supernatural cats in Japanese folklore.

K

The club of the Dagda. Said to kill nine men with one end and return life with the handle.

L

The Aesir god of knowledge and wisdom.

M

The primordial waters of ancient Egyptian mythology.

N

This structure symbolised the sun god Ra.

O

The shield of King Arthur.

P

A shiny flowing metal who's ancient name connects to the Roman messenger god.

Q

Japanese dragon.

R

Magical device from Finnish mythology that brought riches and good fortune to its holder.

S

The Celtic Otherworld in Irish mythology.

T

The well that lies beneath Yggdrasil and is associated with the Norns.

U

Roman poet and Dante's guide through hell in the epic Inferno.

V

A master blacksmith of Germanic and Norse folklore said to have crafted many legendary weapons and armour.

W

Magical self-expanding soil in Chinese mythology.

X

Formless base of all matter, the raw material for the alchemical Great Work.

Y

God of the west wind and one of the Anemoi in Greek mythology.

Z