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, (10[1])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 (10[1])their dead to vultures on Towers (10[1])of Silence. For 10 points, name this Persian prophet (10[1])who founded a namesake religion that venerates Ahura Mazda. ■END■

ANSWER: Zoroaster [or Zarathustra]
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Patrick Torre (DII)MarylandFordham4810
Will Hollister (DII)LehighRowan7310
Geoffrey Wu (UG)Columbia APrinceton7910
Andrew Yang (UG)Columbia BPenn8810

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2023 ACF Fall (Rutgers)10/14/2023Y4100%0%0%72.00