Question
This figure advocated the ethical maxim of good thoughts, good words, and good deeds. This religious figure converted King Vishtaspa after healing his favorite horse from paralysis. During a spring festival, this figure experienced a vision of Vohu Manah informing him of the cosmic war between Asha, or truth, and Druj, or deception. This figure is the traditional author of 17 Avestan hymns known as the Gathas. A religion founded by this figure exposes their dead to vultures on Towers of Silence. For 10 points, name this Persian prophet who founded a namesake religion that venerates Ahura Mazda. ■END■
ANSWER: Zoroaster [or Zarathustra]
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Buzzes
Player | Team | Opponent | Buzz Position | Value |
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Patrick Torre (DII) | Maryland | Fordham | 48 | 10 |
Will Hollister (DII) | Lehigh | Rowan | 73 | 10 |
Geoffrey Wu (UG) | Columbia A | Princeton | 79 | 10 |
Andrew Yang (UG) | Columbia B | Penn | 88 | 10 |