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