Question
According to Gerald of Wales, an elderly descendant of Ossory’s pagans removed the skin of one of these animals after she received her last rites. For 10 points each:
[10h] Name these animals whose skins granted Sigmund and Sinfjötli (“sin-FEEYOT-lee”) the power to take on seven men. The Aesir transfigured Váli into one of these animals just before he dismembered his brother Narfi.
ANSWER: wolf [or wolves; accept werewolf or werewolves]
[10e] After blaspheming God, Ossory’s howling pagans were cursed with lycanthropy following this saint’s prayers. This saint drove out Ireland’s snakes.
ANSWER: Saint Patrick [accept Saint Padraig or Saint Patricius or Saint Padrig]
[10m] In Norse myth, wolf and bear skins could transform a man into one of these frenzied warriors who may have fought while high on mushrooms.
ANSWER: berserkers [or berserkir]
<Kevin Thomas, RMP - World Mythology> ~22585~ <Editor: Kevin Thomas>
Data
Summary
| Tournament | Edition | Exact Match? | Heard | PPB | Easy % | Medium % | Hard % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 PACE NSC | 06/08/2024 | Y | 36 | 24.17 | 92% | 83% | 67% |