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In this work, a salmon swallows a pike, who swallowed a whitefish, who swallowed a spark of fire dropped by Ukko. (10[1])It’s not in Welsh, but the Elvish language of Quenya (10[1])was inspired (-5[1])by a reading of this work by J.R.R. Tolkien, who wrote about the tragedy of its character (-5[1])Kullervo. This work is often told to the music of a (10[1])kantele (“KON-teh-leh”) and was compiled from a series of expeditions around Kola and Karelia. The (10[1])blacksmith Illmarinen in this (10[1])work creates a mill-like artifact called the Sampo. In this trochaic tetrameter poem compiled by Elias Lönnrot, Louhi battles against Väinämöinen (“VIE-nuh-MOY-nen”) and Lemminkäinen (“LEH-min-kai-nen”) For 10 points, name this Finnish national epic. (10[1])■END■

ANSWER: Kalevala
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Stefan Stealey-EuchnerArizona State AUW Chastity2010
Skand ParvatikarArizona State BUW Wrath3010
Beck FalettiUW GluttonyUBC A32-5
Luke StroleUW PrideUW Lust49-5
Matthew WangUBC BUW Greed6010
Liam MarklandAlbertaUW Envy7510
Tai BelkeUBC AUW Gluttony7910
Carson KesslerUW LustUW Pride11010

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