Mythomagic 2022 Finals

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   BITS Goa Quiz Club's
   Myth-O-Magic
   DLT-8
   QM: Prayag Mohanty

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   Acknowledgements
   Vitthal
   Divyanshu

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   Dries
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   Q1.
   The Ankh or key of life is an ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic symbol used
   in Egyptian art and writing to represent the word for "life" and, by
   extension, as a symbol of life itself.
   The ankh has a cross shape but with a teardrop-shaped loop in place of
   a vertical upper bar.
   Which mystic superhero uses this as their trademark symbol for
   weapons and powerups ?

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   Dr Fate in
   Black Adam

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   Q2.
   The Indian comic book publishing house HCE derives most its
   stories from Hindu mythology and their art will make you go
   ____ ___!
   What do the first two initials stand for? / Fill in the blanks.

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   Holy Cow

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    Q3.
    "______ of a modern ________" is the title of a book that
    documents the dozens of tasks the titular corporation undertook to
    immortalize itself in 20th century American warfare.
    Fill in the blanks

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    Labors of Hercules

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    Q4.
    Disarmed is an aptly named book about a fractured
    masterpiece that has held onto its place in popular culture.
    What is the book about?

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    Venus de Milo

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    Q5.
    In the video game Darkest Dungeon a squad consisting of a Tomb
    Raider, a Plague Doctor, a starving Abomination, and a fierce Hellion get
    a biblical name owing to the judgement they will dish out.
    What is this party combo named?

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    Four Horsemen (of Apocalypse)

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    Q6.
    Unlike their namesake, this genus of dung beetles do infact go over the hill.
    What is the name of the genus?

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    Sisyphus

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    Written
    +10/-5 for each answer
    +30 for bonus

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    Q7.

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    Q8.

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    Q9.

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    Q10.

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    Q11.

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    Q12.

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    Answer

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    Q7.

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    Pan’s Labyrinth, directed
    by Guillermo del Toro
    Reference to: Saturn
    Devouring His Son, by
    Francisco Goya

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    Q8.

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    Metropolis, directed by
    Fritz Lang
    Reference to: The Tower of
    Babel, by Pieter Bruegel the
    Elder

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    Q9.

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    Melancholia, directed by
    Lars Von Trier
    Reference to: Ophelia, by
    John Everett Millais

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    Q10.

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    The Birth of Venus

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    Q11.

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    Descent of Ganga by Raja Ravi Verma

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    Q12.

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    Last Supper by Leonardo Da Vinci

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    Dries
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    Q13.
    A Spanish book in 1510, based on the fictional life of Queen Calaifa, referred
    to this landmass as the mythical island of X. It was subsequently depicted as
    an island after its exploration in world maps despite not being one.
    King Ferdinand the 6th eventually passed an order to stop depicting the
    landmass as an island in 1700s. However maps continued this practice till as
    late as 1885.
    Id X

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    Q13.
    California

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    Q14.
    The Chakri dynasty is the current ruling royal house of the Kingdom of
    Thailand, while the Head of the house is the monarch. It was founded
    by Rama I and the current leader is Rama X (Maha Vajiralongkorn
    Bodindradebayavarangkun)
    Every monarch is seen as an incarnation of gods Shiva and Vishnu.
    Appropriately enough what two objects are depicted on their
    emblem?

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    Q14.
    Sudarshan Chakra and Trishul

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    Q15.
    This rishi was famous for having obtained the Mrityunjay (or Sanjivni) Mantra after
    having performed penance to Lord Shiva. He used this mantra to revive the asuras as
    a revenge against Vishnu for killing his mother. He played the exact opposite role of
    Guru Brihaspati (Preceptor of Gods).
    There is a temple dedicated to him in Kopargaon, at a dist. of 15 from Shirdi. It is
    claimed to be the only temple dedicated to this demon-favouring rishi. Identify him.

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    Q15.
    Shukracharya

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    Q16.
    According to one interpretation of the event, King Subala of the
    Gandhar Kingdom, was imprisoned along with his sons by his own son-
    in-law. He died in prison along with his sons, all but one. He instructed
    him (the surviving son) to cause the downfall of the entire clan of his
    son-in-law by creating something from his thighs.
    Who was the surviving/conniving son and what did he create from his
    father's thigh bones?

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    Q16.
    Shakuni and a pair of dice

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    Q17.

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    Q17.
    Churning of the Ocean

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    Q18.
    The Greek God of satire and mockery serves as the inspiration behind the name
    of a popular character from Goan folklore. The appearance of this character
    signifies the beginning of a week-long Goan celebration of eating, drinking, and
    being merry.
    He is considered the king of Carnivals in numerous Latin American festivities,
    mainly in Brazil and Colombia. His appearance signifies the beginning of the
    Carnival festivities. Each carnival has its own ______, who is often given the key to
    the city.
    Who and what festival?

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    Q18.
    King Momo , Goa Festival