Question

The oldest attested one of these places stored a holy object legendarily carried into the world by the celestial bull Srisok. The Story of Sanjan recounts how one of these places was moved and rebuilt in Gujarat near a famous “walking” mango tree. A padām is used to cover up mouths while in these places, which can be classified as Dadgah, (-5[1])Adaran, and Behram. These places are built near sources of “natural” water to facilitate the (*) haoma plant’s consecration during (10[1])Ab-Zohr. In ancient times, these places’ centerpieces were rebuilt whenever a new shahanshah assumed the throne. In these buildings, the Avesta is read to honor Ahura Mazda. For 10 points, what houses of worship are named after their eternal flames in Zoroastrian beliefs? (10[1])■END■ (10[1])

ANSWER: fire temples [or dar-e mehr, agiyari, atashkada, ātash gāh, or pyratheia; accept fire altars; prompt on Zoroastrian temples or Zoroastrian altars]
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Akshay SeetharamClaremontALCU60-5
Justine FrenchU[C]SDJason et al.7910
Josh XuALCUClaremont12210
Ian TullisAnderson et al.SGV Ventures12310

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2024 ARCADIA at Claremont2024-11-02Y3100%0%33%108.00
2024 ARCADIA at Waterloo2024-11-09Y6100%17%33%100.67
2024 ARCADIA at Illinois2024-11-09Y4100%25%50%104.00