What happens to Cædmon at the end of Bede's account of his life?
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Correct answer: He foretells and meets a peaceful death
Bede's narrative concludes with a 'holy death' for Cædmon. He prepares himself through the Eucharist and dies in tranquility, symbolizing the divine favor he enjoyed throughout his life.
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