From Goblins to Golden Apples: Are You a Master of Magical Myths?

What does the Japanese tale “The Tongue-Cut Sparrow” teach?

Respect your elders

Kindness is rewarded

Value of hard work

Power of silence

In this tale, a kind old man who takes care of a wounded sparrow is rewarded, contrasting the fate of his greedy wife. It underscores how acts of kindness can lead to unexpected rewards.

Which character is a trickster in a Zulu fairy tale?

A cunning rabbit

An old tortoise

A clever monkey

A sly hyena

The rabbit in Zulu tales often represents the trickster archetype, using wit and cunning to outsmart others, similar to the role of rabbits in other cultures’ folklore.

In the Russian tale “Koschei the Deathless,” how is Koschei immortal?

Lives on a magical island

Heart hidden away

Drinks from a youth fountain

Eternal flame

Koschei’s immortality stems from his heart being hidden in a needle, in an egg, in a duck, in a hare, locked in a chestâ€”an elaborate safeguard that makes him difficult to defeat.

The Devil with the Three Golden Hairs is a fairy tale from which country?

Germany

Spain

Italy

Norway

This tale is a German fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm. It involves a boy destined for great fortune who must overcome obstacles imposed by a king and the devil himself.

What object does the heroine of the Persian tale “The Three Princes of Serendip” find?

Magic lamp

Crystal ball

Camel

Flying carpet

The princes are known for making discoveries by accidents and sagacity. In one version, they deduce the details about a lost camel through logical reasoning.

In the Italian fairy tale “The Five Sons of King Pandion,” what unique skills do the sons possess?

Control elements

Shapeshift into birds

Read minds

Invisibility

Each son in the tale has the magical ability to transform into a different bird. This transformation plays a key role in the unfolding of their adventures.

Which object is crucial in the Norwegian fairy tale “East of the Sun and West of the Moon”?

Golden apple

Mirror

Spinning wheel

Glass slipper

The golden apple is an important object in this fairy tale, serving as a magical element that influences the journey of the protagonist and her quest involving mythical locations.

What is the central theme of the Filipino tale “The Turtle and the Monkey”?

Revenge is sweet

Sharing is caring

Betrayal leads to loss

Hard work pays off

The tale focuses on the friendship and subsequent betrayal between a turtle and a monkey, illustrating how betrayal ultimately leads to negative consequences for both parties.

Which creature helps the protagonist in the Scottish tale “Tam Lin”?

Dragon

Fairy

Elf

Horse

In “Tam Lin,” fairies, particularly a fairy knight whom the heroine must save from the Fairy Queen, play a crucial role in the challenges the protagonist faces.

What lesson is taught in the Cree tale “The Invisible Being”?

True beauty is within

Magic solves everything

Wealth over wisdom

Fear is powerful

The story focuses on a woman who can see an Invisible Being no one else can see, illustrating that inner qualities and insight are more valuable than outer appearances.