Tossup
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 horse is shot by a crossbow. This character crawls into the stomach of a sleeping giant 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. 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? ■END■
Buzzes
Summary
| Tournament | Edition | TUH | Conv. % | Neg % | Average Buzz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 2025-02-01 | 3 | 67% | 100% | 143.50 |
| Florida | 2025-02-01 | 3 | 67% | 0% | 144.00 |
| Lower Mid-Atlantic | 2025-02-01 | 5 | 60% | 20% | 99.00 |
| Midwest | 2025-02-01 | 5 | 100% | 0% | 95.80 |
| North | 2025-02-01 | 3 | 100% | 0% | 126.00 |
| Northeast | 2025-02-01 | 4 | 100% | 0% | 73.25 |
| Pacific Northwest | 2025-02-01 | 2 | 100% | 50% | 120.00 |
| South Central | 2025-02-01 | 2 | 50% | 50% | 78.00 |
| Southeast | 2025-02-01 | 4 | 75% | 25% | 119.33 |
| UK | 2025-02-01 | 10 | 70% | 40% | 130.14 |
| Upper Mid-Atlantic | 2025-02-01 | 8 | 63% | 25% | 116.40 |
| Upstate NY | 2025-02-01 | 3 | 67% | 33% | 117.00 |