Question

In a version of this literary work, a woman dances seductively for a servant who, trying to copy her movements, points his diamond finger at himself and instantly dies. Another version of this work adds a subplot in which mermaids keep stealing stones (15[1])until (15[1])one of the main characters seduces their princess; those two works are both titled for the “glory” of this work’s main character. The (*) kecak dance from Bali interprets a scene from this work’s sixth part, (10[1])during which a character transports an entire mountain containing a healing herb, and a woman proves her fidelity by walking into a funeral pyre. The Thai city Ayutthaya was named after the main character of this work’s legendary birthplace, Ayodhya. For 10 points, name this epic poem by Valmiki in which the king of Lanka (“LUNK”-uh), Ravana (“RAH”-vuh-nuh), kidnaps Sita ■END■

ANSWER: Ramayana [accept the Ramakien from Thailand and the Ramkean from Cambodia; prompt on The Glory of Rama by asking “what work is that based on?”]
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Jason Golfinos[Insert Lawyer Joke Here]Berkeley B4215
Hari ParameswaranIt's JoeverBerkeley A4315
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