Question
Answer the following questions about the Pishdadian Dynasty described in the Shahnameh, for 10 points each:
[10e] The first Pishdadian king, Keyumars, is identified with the Zoroastrian first man Gayomart, whose appearance caused this figure to sleep. Zahhak received snakes on his shoulders from this evil spirit.
ANSWER: Ahriman [or Angra Mainyu]
[10h] Later Persian poets described a magnificent cup containing an elixir of immortality, which allowed this Pishdadian king to see across the universe. This great king became arrogant and was overthrown by Zahhak.
ANSWER: Jamshid
[10m] A dynasty whose rulers all had this namesake title prefixing their names succeeded the Pishdadians. A foolish king with this prefixed title rode a flying throne pulled by eagles to China and was kidnapped by the Div-e-Sepid.
ANSWER: Kay [accept Kay Kavus or the Kayanids or the Kayanians]
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Data
| Team | Opponent | Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawk the Herald Angels Tuah | Trielectic Materialists | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| The Book of Coming Forth by Gay | Hawk Tuahology | 10 | 0 | 10 | 20 |
| The Waterloo Queens | Quining Quem Quaeritis | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Summary
| Tournament | Edition | Exact Match? | Heard | PPB | Easy % | Medium % | Hard % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 RMP Fest Online Mirror | 05/31/25 | N | 5 | 18.00 | 100% | 80% | 0% |
| 2025 RMP Fest Carleton Mirror | 07/13/25 | Y | 3 | 13.33 | 67% | 67% | 0% |
| 2025 RMP Fest CO Mirror | 08/10/25 | Y | 6 | 11.67 | 100% | 17% | 0% |