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 as payment to the guru Drona for being taught how to use these objects. Shiva is often depicted with one of these objects used to destroy Tripura. (10[1])That one of these objects, the Pinaka, is broken by Rama to win (10[1])the hand (10[1])of (10[1])Sita. While looking at its reflection, one character uses one of these objects to strike the eye of a golden fish, 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■ (0[2])

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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