Question

One of these things constructed by Nala and Nila uses stones inscribed with a hero’s name. In Korean folklore, King Jumong summons turtles to create one of these things. In a Thai epic, the creation of one of these things is sabotaged by a daughter (15[2])of Thotsakan named Suvannamaccha. After reaching one of these things, souls will go to either the House of Lies or the House of Song. That one of these things can become as narrow as a (*) hair, similar to As-Sirat. (10[1])The Qixi Festival commemorates the one day a year when magpies form one of these things, (-5[1])allowing the Weaver Girl and Cowherd to reunite. For 10 points, the Vanaras assist Rama in building (10[1])what structure to travel (10[1])from India to Lanka? ■END■

ANSWER: bridges [accept Adam’s Bridge or Rama’s Bridge or Rama Setu; accept Ame-no-ukihashi; accept Chinvat Bridge; accept Bridge of Sirat; accept causeway]
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