Folklore

What is the supposed origin of the superstition that spilling salt is unlucky? Correct Answer: An ancient Roman custom using salt as a symbol of prosperity. Correct Answer Explanation: In…

What is the name of the valley in Persia that is believed to be the resting place of the Angel of Death? Correct Answer: The Valley of the Angel of…

What’s your favorite memory related to a time when you were striving for something and had an unexpected outcome, good or bad? If you could choose any level of ambition,…

How do you feel about the Iroquois belief in sacrificing to appease the Manitou? How comfortable are you with the idea of revenge as a driving force, as seen in…

What makes you nervous about growing old, like Daddy Do-Funny? What’s your favorite animal from Daddy Do-Funny’s stories and why? You have a choice of listening to Daddy Do-Funny’s stories…

How do you feel about Raven’s dual role as both creator and trickster in Eskimo tales? What’s your favorite Eskimo tale from the Treasury and why? What makes you nervous…

How would your friends and family describe your connection to nature? What makes you feel most connected to your ancestors and heritage? What comes to mind when you think of…

How do you feel about the O’Brien family’s decision to leave Ireland for a new life in America? What’s your favorite anecdote from Irish folklore and why? What makes you…

What comes to mind when you think about a country bumpkin visiting the big city for the first time? You’re at a party and someone is bragging about their social…