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, Adaran, or Behram. (-5[1])These places are built near sources of “natural” water to facilitate the (*) haoma plant’s consecration during Ab-Zohr. In ancient times, these places’ centerpieces were rebuilt whenever a new shahanshah assumed the throne. In these buildings, (-5[1])the Avesta is read to honor Ahura Mazda. For 10 points, what houses of worship are named after their eternal (10[1])flames in Zoroastrian beliefs? ■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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Buzzes

PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Benjamin McAvoy-BickfordNorth Carolina AVirginia Tech A63-5
Thomas GlotfeltyVirginia Tech BVirginia Tech C98-5
Kabir ZamanSouth CarolinaNorth Carolina B11810
Eric ChangVirginia Tech CVirginia Tech B12310

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