Question
These beings' creation is prompted by Nusku's failure to placate a group of rebellious gods surrounding the palace in which he served as vizier. For 10 points each:
[10e] Name these beings created by mixing clay, blood, and cosmic water in Mesopotamian myth, analogously to God breathing into dust to create them in the Bible.
ANSWER: humans [accept obvious equivalents such as humanity or mankind]
[10h] In the Atra-hasis, this water deity and consort of Mami or Ninhursag obtained blood for the creation of humanity by cutting up Geshtu-e ("GESH-too-AY").
ANSWER: Enki [or Ea]
[10m] Mami directs the humans to fast in honor of this deity in celebration of their creation. This fertility goddess unclothes herself while traveling through the gates to the underworld.
ANSWER: Ishtar [or Inanna; accept Astarte or Ashtart]
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Summary
| Tournament | Edition | Exact Match? | Heard | PPB | Easy % | Medium % | Hard % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 PACE NSC | 06/07/2025 | Y | 42 | 18.57 | 93% | 83% | 10% |