89685 Intermediate Trivia Questions
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In the Epic of Gilgamesh, how many hours does Gilgamesh’s journey through Mount Mashu’s tunnel take?
Answer
Twelve double-hours
In the Epic of Gilgamesh, what beings guard the entrance to Mount Mashu?
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Scorpion-men
In Sumerian mythology, what creature is the storm bird Anzu?
Answer
A giant divine bird
In Sumerian mythology, which god is the ruler of the underworld?
Answer
Ereshkigal
In Le Morte d’Arthur, which knight achieves the Holy Grail?
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Sir Galahad
Which actor played Sir Galahad in Monty Python and the Holy Grail?
Answer
Michael Palin
Who wrote the unfinished Arthurian romance Perceval, le Conte du Graal, the earliest major Grail story?
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Chrétien de Troyes
In Pandora and the Flying Dutchman, what legendary figure did James Mason portray?
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The Flying Dutchman
Which German writer created Lulu, the central character in the 1929 film Pandora’s Box?
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Frank Wedekind
In Greek mythology, which god made Pandora’s physical form from clay?
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Hephaestus
In Jewish tradition, what is the Hebrew word for the commandment to honor parents?
Answer
Kibbud av va'em
What is the Jewish anniversary of a person’s death called?
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Yahrzeit