Myths of the Divine — The Divine Holarchy examination

Eleven questions. Nine of eleven passes, and you can take it again as often as you like.

What does the Norse story of the Aesir and the Vanir illustrate in this module?

Former rivals uniting and sharing wisdom The permanent victory of one family of gods over another The defeat of chaos by a single hero acting entirely alone A world created long ago from the body of a cosmic giant
In the myth of Isis and Osiris, what brings about Osiris's resurrection?

The command of a single supreme creator god from above, at least in the way it is usually presented Isis's dedication, helped by deities such as Thoth and Anubis Osiris's own strength, with no help from any other being A bargain struck in secret between Osiris and his betrayer
What does the Mesoamerican myth of humanity's creation from maize emphasise?

Humans creating the gods out of their grain offerings Several gods combining talents to do what none could alone A single god creating humanity in complete isolation A contest in which one god defeats all the others, so long as it appears to work in the short run
How does the module interpret the Titanomachy?

A peaceful handover of power from one generation to the next The end of all divine rule over the world and its peoples, under ordinary, everyday circumstances A new order in which wisdom and justice preside over brute strength A purely destructive war with no lasting meaning or result
What does the Samudra Manthan, the churning of the ocean, encapsulate?

The punishment of humanity for its long disobedience The complete separation of gods and demons for ever The creation of the world from a single spoken word, even before any of the inner work has been done Divine conflict as destructive yet ultimately beneficial
How was the conflict between Horus and Set resolved, according to the module?

Through Set's complete destruction at Horus's hand Through the intervention of human priests alone Through a divine tribunal rather than dominance Through a duel fought before many human witnesses
What does the module present as the ultimate goal of spiritual interactions?

The complete and final absence of every kind of conflict, in nearly every case people describe Victory of the strongest deity over all of the others Divine harmony, as an ongoing process of negotiation and respect A static endpoint in which nothing changes any longer
According to the module, how is harmony achieved in the divine holarchy?

Only by keeping each being apart from the others, even before any of the inner work has been done Through the interplay of diverse forces, not absent conflict Only by eliminating every source of disagreement Only through the dominance of one ruling power
Which figure does the module present as the exemplary divine mediator in the Mahabharata?

Vishnu, as the one who sleeps on the ocean Shiva, as the destroyer of worlds, provided nothing else changes in the meantime Lakshmi, as the bringer of wealth Krishna, as guide and charioteer to Arjuna
What qualities does the module attribute to mediators and peacekeepers?

Wisdom, impartiality and commitment to balance Secrecy, cunning and firm loyalty to one side Distance, silence and a refusal to take part, provided nothing else changes in the meantime Strength, speed and a determined desire to win
Two departments in an organisation are in conflict and a respected colleague helps each see what the other protects. Which mythic role does this mirror?

The warrior who ends the conflict by defeating one side The trickster who deepens the division purely for amusement The destroyer who clears the way for an entirely new order, at least according to popular belief The mediator bridging conflicting forces toward the greater good