60 Dragons In World Mythology Trivia Questions with Answers

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In Beowulf, what kind of creature attacks the Geatish kingdom after a thief steals a cup?

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A dragon

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In ancient Greek mythology, which dragon-serpent guarded the oracle at Delphi before Apollo killed it?

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Python

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In Slavic folklore, what three-headed dragon is defeated by the hero Dobrynya Nikitich?

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Zmey Gorynych

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In ancient Greek mythology, which dragon guarded the Golden Fleece in Colchis?

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Colchian dragon

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In Norse mythology, which dragon gnaws at the roots of Yggdrasil?

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Níðhöggr

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In Japanese mythology, what dragon deity rules the sea and lives in a jeweled underwater palace?

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Ryūjin

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In Persian mythology, what dragon-like tyrant grows two serpents from his shoulders?

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Zahhak

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In Mesopotamian mythology, which goddess is portrayed as a primordial sea dragon in the Enūma Eliš?

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Tiamat

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In Welsh mythology, what red dragon appears on the national flag of Wales?

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Y Ddraig Goch

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In Norse mythology, what dragon-like serpent encircles the world and confronts Thor at Ragnarök?

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Jörmungandr