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 (-5[1])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. These places are built near sources of “natural” water to facilitate the (*) haoma plant’s consecration (10[1])during Ab-Zohr. In ancient times, these places’ centerpieces were rebuilt whenever a new shahanshah assumed the throne. (10[1])In these buildings, the Avesta is read to honor (10[1])Ahura Mazda. For 10 points, what houses of worship are named after their eternal 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
Shiv SeshanCambridge BLSE A36-5
Brendan BethlehemCambridge ALSE B7810
Joseph CollinsImperial BSouthampton9510
Owen IredaleImperial ABristol10410
Albert NyangLSE ACambridge B12310

Summary

2024 ARCADIA at Duke2024-12-06Y367%0%67%120.50
2024 ARCADIA at Florida Tech2024-12-06Y475%0%25%111.00
2024 ARCADIA at UC Berkeley2024-12-06Y2100%50%0%74.50
2024 ARCADIA at GT2024-12-06Y580%0%60%112.75
2024 ARCADIA at Warwick2024-12-06Y4100%0%25%100.00
2024 ARCADIA Online2025-05-17Y1100%100%0%42.00