Ramayana vocabulary and act 2

Front

What is the definition of a threshold guardian?

Back

Someone or something that stands in the way of the hero at important turning points.

Front

What is the name of Ravana's kingdom?

Back

Lanka

Front

What did the exiles (Sita, Rama, and Lakshman) receive for protecting the colony of monks in the ashram?

Back

Shelter and divine gifts.

Front

What does the word 'loophole' mean?

Back

To avoid or escape something.

Front

Who was able to grow very large and find Ravana's secret palace?

Back

Hanuman.

Front

What is the role of a protagonist in a story?

Back

A character (usually protagonist) who rises to the challenge and navigates obstacles to achieve a goal.

Front

What is the significance of Ayodya in the Ramayana?

Back

Ayodya is the birthplace of Lord Rama and a significant location in the epic.

Front

Who is Soorpanaka in the Ramayana?

Back

Soorpanaka is a demoness and sister of Ravana who plays a crucial role in the story.

Front

What does the term 'divine' refer to in the context of the Ramayana?

Back

Relating to a god or deity; often used to describe the qualities of the characters like Rama and Sita.

Front

What is the meaning of 'epic' in literature?

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A long narrative poem that recounts the adventures of heroic figures.