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One figure relinquishes his possession of one of these objects after he fails to save the city of Dvaraka (“DVAH-ruh-kah”) from drowning. One of these objects was given to a hero to aid Agni in burning the Khandava Forest. Ekalavya cuts off his thumb as payment to the guru Drona for being taught how to use these objects. (10[3])Shiva is often depicted with one of these objects used to destroy Tripura. That one of these objects, the Pinaka, is broken (-5[1])by Rama to win (10[1])the hand of Sita. While looking at its reflection, one character uses one of these objects (-5[1])to strike (10[1])the eye of a golden fish, winning Draupadi’s (-5[1])hand in marriage. One of these objects called Gandiva (0[1])was wielded by the third Pandava brother. (-5[1])For 10 points, name this weapon used by Arjuna in the Mahabharata. ■END■ (10[1]0[1])

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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