What was Oleg's alleged cause of death?
Battle wound
Poison
Old age
Snake bite
Answer
Snake bite is said to have been the cause of Oleg's untimely demise. According to legend, he was warned by a sorcerer that he would meet his end from his favorite horse. To avoid this fate, Oleg sent the horse away. Years later, he visited the horse's bones and mockingly kicked the skull. A snake emerged from the skull and bit him, fulfilling the prophecy and causing his death.
Unveiling the Saga: The Chronicles of Oleg the Wise
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