Question
The oak tree symbolizes a Slavic deity who fights using these objects as weapons. For 10 points each:
[10m] Name these non-axe objects made of stone when wielded by Perun. In his Theogony, Hesiod relates Brontes, Steropes, and Arges forging many of these objects for a Greek god.
ANSWER: lightning bolts [or thunderbolts; prompt on thunder or bolts alone] (Brontes, Steropes, and Arges forge Zeus’s thunderbolts.)
[10h] This Slavic god of earth and the underworld steals cattle from Perun until he is killed, causing everything he steals to rain from the sky. This god symbolized by the willow also protects musicians and livestock.
ANSWER: Veles [or Volos]
[10e] Perun may be called on to protect against these figures, known as vedma in Slavic folklore. These figures may use bat's blood and nightshade to make an ointment for flying on broomsticks.
ANSWER: witches [accept sorceresses or hags; accept sorcerers or warlocks; reject "wizards"]
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Summary
| Tournament | Edition | Exact Match? | Heard | PPB | Easy % | Medium % | Hard % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 PACE NSC | 06/07/2025 | Y | 42 | 17.38 | 100% | 60% | 14% |