Celtic and Germanic mythic figures

What you’ll explore

Celtic and Germanic mythologies share themes like fate, hero-cycles, sacred kingship, and otherworld journeys—yet their figures can be easy to mix up. This quiz focuses on recognizing key characters and what they’re known for, rather than memorizing long passages.

Expect a mixed set: some questions are straightforward identifications, while others test finer distinctions between similar roles, epithets, and story arcs.

How the quiz works

Each question gives you 4 options and there’s no timer, so you can think carefully before you answer. You can also choose the question count and select a difficulty level to keep the session short and light—or longer and more challenging.

Skills you’ll practice (and common pitfalls)

• Matching names to domains (war, wisdom, fertility, death, the sea, the otherworld)
• Distinguishing lookalike roles (tricksters vs. culture heroes, queens vs. war-goddesses)
• Recognizing recurring motifs: geasa/oaths, fate, sacred weapons, shapeshifting, and prophecy
• Avoiding mix-ups between traditions when names or functions feel similar
• Remembering who belongs to which cycle, tribe, or saga tradition

Difficulty balance tips

Mixed difficulty means you’ll get a blend of well-known mythic figures and deeper cuts, with easier questions helping you build momentum between tougher ones. If you’re new, start with fewer questions or an easier setting; if you’re revising seriously, increase the count and raise the difficulty for more variety and less repetition.