Question

Description acceptable. A hero punches the guardian of this place in the cheek after gifting them large and small shoes. Lions and reed-beds are given some of the seven “auras” belonging to that guardian of this place whose voice, mouth, and breath are akin to deluge, fire, and death. Lugalbanda’s son dreams of a wild bull who splits the ground and a falling mountain before facing the guardian of this place. (15[1])A door is crafted after this place’s guardian is killed with the assistance of (*) 13 winds sent to cover his face by the sun. The death of the Bull of Heaven and the guardian of this place cause (10[1])Enlil to call for the death of Enkidu. (-5[1])For 10 points, name this sacred forest in Lebanon whose guardian Humbaba was slain by Enkidu and Gilgamesh. ■END■

ANSWER: Cedar Forest [accept the forest from the Epic of Gilgamesh, accept equivalents]
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Buzzes

PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Sean FarrellFarrellmagnetismMSU A and Friend7015
Stefan Stealey-EuchnerArizona StateZen and the Art of Buzzing10810
James MangravitiBoston CollegeGanon Evans Fan Club116-5

Summary

2023 ARCADIA at DukeEmory, Duke, YaleY3100%0%67%131.00
2023 ARCADIA at EmoryEmory, Duke, YaleY475%0%0%123.67
2023 ARCADIA at MarylandMaryland, OnlineY367%33%33%102.50
2023 ARCADIA OnlineMaryland, OnlineY367%33%33%89.00
2023 ARCADIA at Ohio StateOhio State, TexasY367%33%33%98.00
2023 ARCADIA at TexasOhio State, TexasY3100%33%0%110.33