Mythology
Celtic & Irish Mythology Quiz
Faeries, Cú Chulainn, and the myths that inspired Tolkien and Game of Thrones.
Faeries, Cú Chulainn, and the myths that inspired Tolkien and Game of Thrones.
Irish fairy forts are so respected that modern road construction projects in Ireland have been rerouted around them — some contractors refuse to disturb them to this day. This deep reverence for the old stories runs through every corner of Celtic culture, from ancient manuscripts like the Book of Kells to Hollywood blockbusters. This quiz draws from a pool of 50 questions spanning the gods, heroes, faeries, and festivals of Irish and Celtic tradition.
Each round presents 10 randomized questions from our pool of 50, so every playthrough feels fresh. Every question is multiple choice with four options, and you get instant feedback with a detailed explanation after each answer. Share your score when you finish to challenge friends.
Questions cover the Tuatha Dé Danann and their Four Treasures, the Ulster Cycle and Cú Chulainn's legendary battles, the Fenian Cycle and Fionn mac Cumhaill's quest for wisdom, faerie mythology from banshees to changelings, the festival of Samhain and the origins of Halloween, and how Celtic legends influenced everything from Tolkien's elves to Game of Thrones and Dungeons & Dragons.
The Tuatha Dé Danann ("Peoples of the Goddess Danu") are the supernatural race of gods in Irish mythology. They arrived in Ireland shrouded in dark clouds and brought Four Treasures: the Sword of Light of Nuada, the Spear of Lugh that never missed, the Cauldron of the Dagda that provided endless food, and the Stone of Fál (Lia Fáil) that screamed when the rightful king stood upon it at the Hill of Tara. After being displaced by the Milesians, they retreated underground into fairy mounds (sídhe), becoming the Aos Sí — the fairy folk of later Irish legend.
Cú Chulainn is the greatest warrior of the Ulster Cycle in Irish mythology. Born as Sétanta, he killed the fierce guard dog of the smith Culann as a boy and took its place, earning the name Cú Chulainn — "Hound of Culann." He was famous for his ríastrad (warp spasm), a terrifying battle frenzy in which his body contorted grotesquely. He single-handedly defended Ulster against Queen Medb's armies in the Táin Bó Cúailnge (Cattle Raid of Cooley), killed his friend Ferdia and his own son Connla unknowingly, and died tied to a standing stone so he would face his enemies on his feet — with the Morrígan's crow landing on his shoulder to signal his death.
Yes — Samhain (October 31st) was the Celtic new year and marked the boundary between the world of the living and the dead. The Celts lit bonfires and wore costumes to confuse spirits that crossed over. They carved faces into turnips (not pumpkins — that came later in America) to ward off evil. When Irish immigrants brought these traditions to America, they evolved into the modern Halloween we know today.
Last updated: March 2026