Question

Scholars connect this character with the concept of synty through a passage where he explains the origin of iron to an old healer. That passage exemplifies a common epithet of this character, translated as either “trusty old” or “steadfast old.” This character falls into the sea and drifts for eight days after his (10[1])horse is shot by a crossbow. This character crawls into the stomach of a sleeping giant (-5[1])to learn the three missing words of a magic spell. After a baby chastises this character for causing Aino to drown herself, this character sings up a magic boat and sails away in exile. (10[1])This character kills a pike and uses its jaw to create the first kantele (“KAWN-teh-leh”) while on his way to recover the magical Sampo from Louhi, the ruler of Pohjola (“POH-yo-lah”). For 10 points, what bard is the central character of the Kalevala? (10[1])■END■ (0[2])

ANSWER: Väinämöinen
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Buzzes

PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Orion KellerVirginia Tech ALiberty A5210
Chris YooWilliam & MaryLiberty B68-5
Jacob EgolDukeUNC C10210
Joseph ChambersVirginia ALiberty C14310
Miller DoerrLiberty BWilliam & Mary1440
Nick SmemoeUNC DWake Forest1440

Summary

California2025-02-01Y367%0%100%143.50
Florida2025-02-01Y367%0%0%144.00
Lower Mid-Atlantic2025-02-01Y560%0%20%99.00
Midwest2025-02-01Y5100%0%0%95.80
North2025-02-01Y3100%0%0%126.00
Northeast2025-02-01Y4100%0%0%73.25
Pacific Northwest2025-02-01Y2100%0%50%120.00
South Central2025-02-01Y250%0%50%78.00
Southeast2025-02-01Y475%0%25%119.33
UK2025-02-01Y1070%0%40%130.14
Upper Mid-Atlantic2025-02-01Y863%0%25%116.40
Upstate NY2025-02-01Y367%0%33%117.00