Friday 20 Question Quiz – 14/04/2023 Round 1: Magical / Mythological Weapons 10 questions all about Magical / Mythological Weapons. None What type of weapon is usually attributed to water deities in Western Culture, such as Poseidon, and in Hinduism is the weapon of Shiva? What is the name of the sword that King Arthur got from the lady of the lake? The Gáe Bulg - Spear of Cúchulainn; made from the bones of a sea monster, is found in which countries' mythology? The Joyeuse was the personal sword of which king and Holy Roman Emperor? Odin's spear, created by the dwarf Dvalinn, is described as being so well balanced that it could strike any target. What was it called? Glamdring, Orcrist and Sting are obtained during the events of The Hobbit, which character took ownership of Orcrist? The Lasso of Truth – a weapon that forces anyone it captures into submission is wielded by which DC Comics superhero? In Star Wars what iconic weapons are used by the Jedi, an order of Force-using peacekeepers, and their evil counterpart, the Sith? Used both as a devastating weapon and as a divine instrument to provide blessings, what is the name of the hammer of the thunder god Thor in Norse mythology? King Dionysius of Syracuse had a massive sword hung above the throne by just one hair of a horse’s tail, after whom was it named? Round 2: General Knowledge 10 General Knowledge questions with no theme or connection. None On what peninsula are Spain and Portugal located? The name of which breakfast spread comes from the Portuguese for 'quince jam'? John de Lancie has played which character in various Star Trek series and films? Is the Tropic Of Capricorn North or South of The Equator? North South None What organisation is also known as "La Cosa Nostra"? Which band consisted of the members; Andy Summers, Gordon Sumner, and Stewart Copeland? The rivers Lahn and Mosel are tributaries of what major European river? Cumberland sauce is traditionally served cold with what meat? Which sub-nautical film won the best sound effects Oscar in 1990? Which famous female character of TV and films was played by a male when she was first introduced in 1943? Time's up
