In considering various ways of defining a "good death," which of the following statements about ancient Greece is true?
A. Dying at a young age was considered exceptional luck, whereas in our society it is considered a misfortune.
B. Dying at a young age was considered a misfortune, whereas in our society we want to "live hard and die young."
C. People did not treasure their young the way we do.
D. People believed that when a person died young they were in a properly sanctified state and this resulted in a good death.
Answer: A
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