Question

An adherent of the Alexandrian form of this religion wrote a critique of one historian’s study of it titled Trials of the Moon. According to James Lewis, the “trademark” of this religion could be said to be a white-handled knife called an “athame” (“AH-tham-ay”). The research of Aiden Kelly has shown that the founding of this religion was not a revival of an ancient tradition but the creation of a new one. The moral tenets of this religion are known as the (*) Rede (“reed”) and includes the “Eight Words” (10[1])couplet first articulated by Doreen Valiente. The “Dianic” variant of this (10[1])religion emphasises the role of the Goddess and does not venerate the Horned God. This religion was founded by retired English civil servant Gerald Gardner. For 10 points, name this neopagan new religious movement whose followers practice witchcraft. ■END■ (10[1]0[1])

ANSWER: Wicca [or Wiccan; prompt on neopaganism, witchcraft, the craft, or goddess movement before mentioned]
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Buzzes

PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Conor ThompsondoubleplusnegfiveWeird Klaus Barbie8610
Rob CarsonBHSUJeff Weiner Fan Club9710
Sharath NarayanPalestrina SawayamaOur Job is Buzz13610
Nicholas TunksOur Job is BuzzPalestrina Sawayama1360

Summary

2023 UMN COOT08/19/2023Y3100%0%0%106.33