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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 (-5[1])of Thotsakan named Suvannamaccha. After reaching one of these things, souls will go to either the House of Lies or the House of Song. (15[1])That one of these things can become as narrow as a (*) hair, similar to As-Sirat. The Qixi Festival commemorates the one day each year when magpies form one of these things, (10[1])allowing the Weaver Girl and Cowherd to reunite. For 10 points, the Vanaras assist Rama in building what structure to travel from India to Lanka? ■END■ (10[1])

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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