Question

Of what did Odysseus's mother die?

A) Grief
B) Drowning
C) Old age
D) Starvation

Answer 1

Odysseus's mother, Anticleia, died of grief over her son's prolonged absence during his adventures post-Trojan War.

Step-by-step explanation:

Odysseus's mother, Anticleia, died of grief for her son's long absence after he went to fight in the Trojan War and did not return for many years. The sadness of not knowing his fate or seeing him return wore her down, leading to her demise. This is revealed during Odysseus's journey to the underworld in The Odyssey, where he encounters the spirit of his deceased mother who shares with him the cause of her death.