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What is meant by “left his eye coins in the ashes”?

AThe father was a miser

BReference to a burial ritual

CLiteral coins survived the fire

DHe buried wealth in his house

Answer:

B. Reference to a burial ritual

Read Explanation:

“Eye coins” refer to the ritual of placing coins on the eyes of the dead, which remained unburned, emphasizing symbolism and traditional customs.


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