Packet 1: Tossup 4

Inverted pendants shaped like this object were often decorated with a symbol of three interlocking triangles, the Valknut. A blessing performed with this object is able to revive two goats from their skins. (15[1])The creation of this object, which (15[1])was referred to as “gorge-whale’s (15[1])bane” in kennings, was interrupted by a (*) fly (10[1])biting (10[2])its (10[1])creator’s (10[1])eyelid. (10[3])After this object was stolen, (10[1])its owner disguised himself (10[2])as a bride (10[1])to attend (10[1])a wedding with Thrym. (10[3])This was the third object created in a bet (10[1])between the dwarves Brokkr and Eitri and Loki. (10[3]-5[1])This weapon can return to the hand of (10[1])its Aesir owner when thrown. For 10 points, name this hammer wielded (-5[1])by Thor. ■END■ (10[2])

ANSWER: Mjölnir (“MYOL-neer”) [prompt on descriptions of Thor’s hammer until read]
<Mythology — Ganon Evans> | SHOW-ME Four Packet 1
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Summary

TournamentEditionMatchHeardConv. %Power %Neg %Avg. Buzz
Rube Goldberg XIX11/20/202516100%6%13%72.25
SHOW-ME Four Nationwide HS11/20/20255100%40%0%51.20
SPOOKY IX11/20/20255100%0%0%69.40