Aftergetting entertained by the MELAS Quiz we now move to a captivating quiz- One that will hold you spellbound for real! This waves, be captivated by the enthralling waves-themed quiz called Myth-o-Magic! Everything mythical and everything magical- from the ancient goddesses to unbelievable facts that may seem- Myth-o-Magical! Teams of 1-3 members 🗓Date: 27th October 🕙 Time: 3:30 PM 📍 Location: LT 2 Format and rules for the quizzes: 1. A 15 question written elimination round will be held first, followed by the 6 highest scoring teams moving on to the Final. 2.A number of different types of Quiz rounds will be held in the Final. 3.Use of unfair means would lead to disqualification. 4.Quizmaster’s decision is final and binding.

1. QM: Amit Kuvelker
A Magical

2. ROUND 1

3. X is a legendary Chinese mythical figure, part of a lot of eastern
mythologies is the main character in a 16th century chinese novel
Y. Often depicted carrying a magical staff, a flying cloud, and a
golden headband, is the inspiration for many characters in various
forms of media, and happens to be the inspiration of the character
of son goku in the popular anime ‘Dragon Ball’. Many scholars
believe that this figure X might’ve originated from the myths about
‘Hanuman’.
ID the figure X(any of the popular names) and the novel Y.
1

5. X: sun wulong/monkey king
Y: Journey to the West

6. In Norse Mythology, X is a rather mischievous, confusing, deceitful
and nihilistic figure, who fathers and mothers many magical
animals. X also happens to be the father of Jormungandr(AKA the
Midgard Serpent), who has an important role ragnarok. X is also
the mother of the 8-legged horse of odin, Sleipnir.
Due to his erratic behavior, X is hard to classify as a god, magical
creature or evil creature.
ID X.
2

9. The Hero and god of X, Asclepius, believed to be the son of the
Greek god apollo. He wasn’t initially a god but a mortal and was
later resurrected as a god by Zeus on Apollo’s request. The rod of
Asclepius is a symbol associated with X.
This symbol is often confused with a similar symbol the ‘Caduceus’.
ID X and also the difference between the Caduceus and the rod of
asclepius
3

11. Medicine, caduceus has 2 snakes, asclepius’s rod has only one

12. X is an Egyptian deity usually depicted as a Y or as a man with the head
of a Y. Originally considered the god of the underworld, where he would
weigh the hearts of the dead on the scales of justice, and deal with
judgment. He was later replaced by Oisiris as the ruler of the dead, but
still maintained a prominent position in the pantheon of gods, serving as
the god of mummification, the ancient Egyptian practice of embalming
dead bodies. Pictorial depictions of his likeness or statues of him were
placed inside the tombs of the affluent class people to safeguard and
ensure a comfortable afterlife.
It is believed that in the spirit of "fighting like with like," a Y was chosen to
protect the dead, because "a common problem (and cause of concern)
must have been the digging up of bodies, shortly after burial, by wild Ys
which lived on the margins of the cultivation.
ID the diety X, and the animal Y
4

14. X=Anubis, Y=dog/jackal

15. X is known as the “tree of awakening”, recognizable by its heart-
shaped leaves, and according to buddhist texts Buddha meditated
under this tree for seven weeks. His spot was used as a shrine in his
lifetime. ID X.
5

17. pipal tree/ bodhi tree

18. ROUND 2
• 3 QUESTIONS
• (+10,0) FOR NON-
CIRCLED
• (+20,-10) FOR CIRCLED

19. sample

20. Arvalem Caves, are ancient rock-
cut caves located in the Bicholim
town of North Goa, India. The caves
date back to the 6th century and
are famous for their mythological
tales. If you are told that, as u can
see in the pic, there were 5 such
openings/doors to this cave, what is
the alternate(and more famous)
name these caves go by?
1

21. As per tradition the Milagris feast is celebrated on the third
Monday following Easter while the temple festival of the
Goddess Lairai falls on Vaishaka Shudd Panchami, which
implies that both these occasions are celebrated only one or
two days apart each year.
There is a tradition to offer oil to the Milagris Saibin from the
Shirigao Devasthan and mogra flowers are offered to Lairai
Devi from the St Jerome Church in Mapusa. This is indeed a
day when both Hindus and Catholics will worship the Goddess
and the Saibin with equal zeal and fervour.
Why/ What relates these two goddesses?
2

22. This King X is known for his extremely pompous and joyous
mood. He is typically grand and makes his appearance in the
carnivals(feasts) of Goa.
Since 1949, the King X, in Rio’s Carnival has been played by a
person, usually well known, and always of a fat, large physical
stature.
However his origin is Greek, his name coming from the Greek
words of ‘blame’ or ‘disgrace’- An extremely apt origin
considering he is the king of mockery and satire, something
the Carnival revolves around.
His name might make you feel hungry though.
ID King X.
3

24. Arvalem Caves, are ancient rock-
cut caves located in the Bicholim
town of North Goa, India. The caves
date back to the 6th century and
are famous for their mythological
tales. If you are told that, as u can
see in the pic, there were 5 such
openings/doors to this cave, what is
the alternate(and more famous)
name these caves go by?
1

25. Arvalem Caves, are ancient rock-
cut caves located in the Bicholim
town of North Goa, India. The caves
date back to the 6th century and
are famous for their mythological
tales. If you are told that, as u can
see in the pic, there were 5 such
openings/doors to this cave, what is
the alternate(and more famous)
name these caves go by?
Answers: Pandava Caves

26. As per tradition the Milagris feast is celebrated on the third
Monday following Easter while the temple festival of the
Goddess Lairai falls on Vaishaka Shudd Panchami, which
implies that both these occasions are celebrated only one or
two days apart each year.
There is a tradition to offer oil to the Milagris Saibin from the
Shirigao Devasthan and mogra flowers are offered to Lairai
Devi from the St Jerome Church in Mapusa. This is indeed a
day when both Hindus and Catholics will worship the Goddess
and the Saibin with equal zeal and fervour.
Why/ What relates these two goddesses?
2

27. As per tradition the Milagris feast is celebrated on the third
Monday following Easter while the temple festival of the
Goddess Lairai falls on Vaishaka Shudd Panchami, which
implies that both these occasions are celebrated only one or
two days apart each year.
There is a tradition to offer oil to the Milagris Saibin from the
Shirigao Devasthan and mogra flowers are offered to Lairai
Devi from the St Jerome Church in Mapusa. This is indeed a
day when both Hindus and Catholics will worship the Goddess
and the Saibin with equal zeal and fervour.
Why/ What relates these two goddesses?
Answer:The deities are siblings

28. This King X is known for his extremely pompous and joyous
mood. He is typically grand and makes his appearance in the
carnivals(feasts) of Goa.
Since 1949, the King X, in Rio’s Carnival has been played by a
person, usually well known, and always of a fat, large physical
stature.
However his origin is Greek, his name coming from the Greek
words of ‘blame’ or ‘disgrace’- An extremely apt origin
considering he is the king of mockery and satire, something
the Carnival revolves around.
His name might make you feel hungry though.
ID King X.
3

29. This King X is known for his extremely pompous and joyous
mood. He is typically grand and makes his appearance in the
carnivals(feasts) of Goa.
Since 1949, the King X, in Rio’s Carnival has been played by a
person, usually well known, and always of a fat, large physical
stature.
However his origin is Greek, his name coming from the Greek
words of ‘blame’ or ‘disgrace’- An extremely apt origin
considering he is the king of mockery and satire, something
the Carnival revolves around.
His name might make you feel hungry though.
ID King X.
Answer:King Momo

30. ROUND 3
A,B,C,(D,D’),E,(F1,F2),G,
H
8 blanks to fill
(+5,0)

31. In Greek mythology, (A) received a prophecy that he would
become the best warrior but die young. After hearing this, his
mother, Thetis, dipped him in the River Styx to make his body
invulnerable. During the Trojan War, (A) did become one of the
strongest and most-feared warriors, but still ended up
succumbing in an iconic way.
The meaning of this myth shows that everyone has a
vulnerability, even if it does not seem like it.

32. In Roman mythology, (B) is the god of love and desire. When people
are hit by his arrow, it causes them to fall deeply in love. (B) is often
referenced on Valentine's Day and is called (C) in Greek mythology.
(C) International Media Ltd (also known as (C) India) is an Indian
motion picture production and distribution company, based and
originated in Mumbai.
When someone is called (B) that means they are a messenger of
love or a matchmaker. If someone is said to be a victim of (B), that
means they are helplessly in love with someone.
(D) the Roman version of (D’). (D) is the more commonly-known
name. He was the son of (E) and a mortal woman. He is known for his
god-like strength, although he was not one. He also completed twelve
tasks called the Labors of (D’).

33. Often references to (D) are to comment on someone completing a
task that is difficult or seems to exceed human capabilities,
sometimes called a "(D)ean" effort or accomplishment.
Homer's epic poem "The (F1)" is where this term originates. The poem
is the story of a hero, (F2), trying to return home after the Trojan War.
Throughout his nine-year journey home, he faces many trials and
dangers along the way.
The term (F1) now means a long, adventurous journey. It can be a
literal journey or a metaphorical one.

34. (G) is one of the most notable names from Greek mythology.
He stole (an element of nature) from the gods and gave it to
humans, leading to civilization. This angered (E), who punished
(G) with eternal torture.
Some myths credit (G) for creating mankind with clay. Both of
these stories relate to humanity and their striving for
knowledge and progress. Allusions to (G) often highlight the
consequence of creation and progress.
A recent reference to (G) is (H), who was called “The
American (G)”.

36. A- Achilles
B- Cupid
C- Eros
D- Hercules
D’- Heracles
E- Zeus
F1-Odyssey
F2-Odysseus
G- Prometheus
H-Oppenheimer

37. ROUND 4

38. This Burmese deity, named
Thurathadi, who is always
depicted
bearing the Buddhist Tripitaka
texts. She is a local version of
a mythological goddess
familiar to us by what name?
1

40. ANSWER: Saraswati

41. Scientists from the Indian Institute of Science and
Niigata University, Japan, have discovered droplets
of water trapped in mineral deposits in the
Himalayas, which they believe are possible remnants
of what prehistoric water body named after a sea
goddess in Greek mythology, a sister and consort of
Oceanus?
2

43. ANSWER: Tethys Sea

44. In Chinese mythology, there is a folk story about a
forbidden romance between a cowherd and a river girl.
Since their romance was frowned upon, they were banished
to opposite sides of a "heavenly river". However, once a
year, a flock of crows and magpies would build a bridge
across the river, and the two lovers would meet.
This story has its basis in a physical phenomenon which
ties together three entities, the cowherd, river girl, and
heavenly river. Identify the three.
3

46. Heavenly river-milky way
boy and girl - stars
Phenomenon - the milky way is almost always seen between the
two stars altair and vega.

47. During 2021, Brazilian PM Jair Bolsonaro thanked the
Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi for aiding
Brazil with the supplies of a particular product, with a
mythological context. Observe the timeline of his
gratitude and from clues in the question, give me the
mythological context as well as the aid India
provided to Brazil that time.
4

49. Answer: India provided
Brazil with many batches of
the Covishield Vaccine.
Bolsonaro tweeted,
Thanking the PM with the
reference of Hanuman
carrying the sacred
Sanjeevani herb

50. In Greek mythology, X was the name of the river inn
the underworld that was also called the “river of
unmindfulness” or “forgetfulness”. Legend held that
when someone died he or she was given a drink of
water from the river to forget all about their past life.
Eventually this came to be associated with the
feelings of Sluggishness, inactivity or indifference. The
name of the river and the noun Y derive from X,
Greek for “forgetfulness”. ID X and Y.
5

52. ANSWER: X- Lethe
Y- Lethargy

53. SCORES!