How Did Elpenor Die, According to His Own Ghost

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Multiple Choice

How did Elpenor die, according to his own ghost?

• A) He was accidentally drowned by an amorous nymph
• B) He fell off the roof of Circe's palace and broke his neck
• C) He was bit by a poisonous snake in his sleep
• D) He drank himself to death

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Definitions:

Appendicular Skeleton

The portion of the skeleton that includes the bones of the upper and lower limbs, and the shoulder and pelvic girdles.

Sternum

The long, flat bone located in the center of the chest, also known as the breastbone.

Painful Inflammation

A bodily response to injury or infection, characterized by pain, redness, swelling, and sometimes loss of function.

Joint

A structure in the human or animal body at which two parts of the skeleton are fitted together, allowing for movement or flexibility.