How did Cleopatra commit suicide according to ancient sources?
- by stabbing herself with a sword
- by stabbing herself with a poisoned arrow
- by inducing an asp to bite her
- by swallowing poison
Answer
The correct answer is C) by inducing an asp to bite her.
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