Pythagoras (c. 570–c. 495 BCE) was an ancient Greek philosopher and mathematician best known for The Pythagorean Theorem in Geometry. His teachings and philosophical systems significantly impacted mathematical and metaphysical Thought, blending numerology with spirituality. Pythagoras founded a religious movement known as Pythagoreanism, which emphasized the interconnections between Mathematics, cosmos, and the Soul. His legacy endures in both scientific principles and mystical traditions, influencing a Spectrum of fields from Philosophy to Music Theory.
Anecdotes
- Founded a secretive religious commune that prohibited eating beans, believing they contained souls.
- Believed in the Transmigration of souls, asserting that humans and animals could be reincarnated as each other.
- Founded a secretive religious brotherhood that adhered to strict rules, including a prohibition against eating beans.
Magnitudes
- Question everything; seek deeper Understanding relentlessly.
- Embrace solitude to cultivate profound insights.
- Seek Harmony in patterns and relationships.
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