Question

One figure relinquishes his possession of one of these objects after he fails to save the city of Dvaraka (“DVAH-ruh-kah”) from drowning. (10[1])One of these objects was given to a hero to aid Agni in burning the Khandava Forest. Ekalavya (10[1])cuts off his thumb as payment to the guru Drona for being taught how to use these objects. (10[2])Shiva is often depicted with one of these objects used to destroy Tripura. That one of these objects, (10[1])the Pinaka, is broken by Rama to win the hand of Sita. While looking at its reflection, one character uses one of these objects to strike the eye of a golden fish, (10[1])winning Draupadi’s hand in marriage. One of these objects called Gandiva was wielded by the third Pandava brother. For 10 points, name this weapon used by Arjuna in the Mahabharata. ■END■

ANSWER: bows [or bow and arrow or kodanda or dhanu; accept Gandiva before mentioned; prompt on arrows; prompt on weapons until read]
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