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[rjamil]

Ok. This one is probably the second last riddle of the current series. (All current series' riddles are generated by the help of Google AI.)

Here is a classic, brutal pure logic puzzle known as The Three Gods. It contains zero wordplay, zero tricks, and requires absolute step-by-step deduction.

The Scenario

You are trapped in a temple with three gods: True, False, and Random.

• True always speaks the truth.
• False always lies.
• Random decides whether to tell the truth or lie completely at random (like a coin flip in his head).

They all look identical, speak in the same voice, and understand English perfectly. However, they will only answer your questions in their own divine language using the words "da" and "ja".

One of these words means "yes" and the other means "no", but you do not know which is which.

The Challenge

You are allowed to ask exactly three yes/no questions, and each question must be put to exactly one god (you can ask the same god multiple questions, or change gods).

The Riddle: How can you determine the identities of True, False, and Random?

(Tip: Your first goal must be to locate a god who is definitely NOT Random.)

R. Jamil